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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arlen Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlen Bullock has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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278 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arlen Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gunn is trying to work for a sweep but Bullock has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullock wants to finish this one by submission but Gunn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bullock.
Gunn is working to get back to half guard.
Bullock goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gunn turns into him and now he's in Bullock's guard.
Gunn throwing strikes from guard but Bullock blocks nicely.
Gunn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bullock throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gunn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bullock trying to control the position.
Gunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bullock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gunn throwing strikes from guard but Bullock blocks nicely.
Gunn connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunn throws a strike but Bullock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn working a defensive guard but Bullock manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.
Bullock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gunn is avoiding damage well.
Gunn looks to move to half guard but instead Bullock has passed into mount! Damn!
Bullock looking to secure an arm triangle but Gunn defends it well.
Bullock misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bullock unloading with bombs!
Bullock manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gunn to take his back!
Bullock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bullock is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gunn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gunn for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to escape the position.
Gunn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullock lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arlen Bullock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gunn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gunn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bullock's head.
Gunn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bullock's head.
Gunn throws a strike but Bullock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
Bullock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gunn is looking to work some ground and pound but Bullock has wrist control.
Bullock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bullock controls Gunn momentarily but Gunn frees himself.
Gunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bullock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunn has managed to get both his arms back between Bullock's legs - danger averted.
Gunn postures up in Bullock's guard and throws a big left but Bullock blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Gunn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bullock wants to control but Gunn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arlen Bullock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gunn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bullock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gunn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bullock trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunn postures up.
Gunn is working Bullock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gunn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bullock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gunn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunn has managed to get both his arms back between Bullock's legs - danger averted.
Gunn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunn postures up.
Bullock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunn.
Gunn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gunn gets caught napping as Bullock dives in and scores a takedown. Gunn manages to retain guard.
Bullock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bullock is one step ahead there.
Gunn trying to keep a closed guard but Bullock is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bullock puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bullock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gunn.
I wouldn't like to be where Bullock is right now.
Bullock manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bullock is looking for a kimura but Gunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bullock to get the leverage.
Bullock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock wants to stand but Gunn has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn is looking to get back to full guard here but Bullock has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bullock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bullock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gunn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bullock scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gunn to see if he's OK.
Bullock wants to stand but Gunn is controlling his arm.
Gunn dodges the ground and pound from Bullock.
Gunn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bullock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunn defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullock seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gunn has recovered full guard.
Bullock postures up in Gunn's guard and throws a big left but Gunn blocks it.
Gunn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bullock puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bullock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bullock is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Gunn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bullock sprawls well initially but Gunn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gunn blocks the strikes from Bullock.
Bullock gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullock has control of Gunn's left arm, preventing Gunn from doing any damage.
Gunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bullock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arlen Bullock.
Well Bullock 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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