PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronze God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fuller
vs
God

180 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronze God!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
God tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuller swivels and escapes.

God scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
God moves nicely into side control.

God tries for a kimura but Fuller is defending well.

God is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fuller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
God is looking to take a break and control but Fuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
God has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fuller!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
God is trying to take his opponent's back.
God content just to control the position here.
Fuller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by God.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
God trying to control but he's not successful this time.

God wants to finish this one by submission but Fuller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from God.
Fuller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fuller tries to get out of the position.
God looks gassed!
Fuller tries to hold on but God postures up.

God has control of Fuller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fuller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fuller could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fuller is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuller wants to control but God is having none of it.
Fuller regains half guard.
Fuller tries to roll over but God keeps him under control.
God prevents Fuller from standing back up.

Fuller pushes God off and gets back to his feet.
Fuller looks to land a combination but God avoids it well.
Fuller stuffs the takedown attempt from God. God gets slowly back to his feet.
God shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larry Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronze God.
Fuller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fuller tries a head kick but it misses.
God shoots in for a double leg but Fuller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

God gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
God punching from the bottom - just letting Fuller know he's still in a fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

God has his foot on Fuller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuller works his way back into a safe position though.

God working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
God bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuller's guard.
God stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
God passes Fuller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
God is looking to take a break and control but Fuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
God trying to control from Fuller's half guard. Fuller has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
God pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fuller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
God throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fuller fails with an attempt to clinch.

Fuller clinches up against the cage.
Fuller tries to score a body lock takedown but God shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Fuller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fuller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fuller tries to stand but God is controlling his head.
God is trying to get back to half guard.

Fuller stands up.
God will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
God slips a jab and a cross from Fuller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Fuller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

God walks into a stiff left hand from Fuller.
Fuller misses with a two punch combination.
Fuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped God in his tracks.
Larry Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller throws a series of punches but God avoids them all with ease.
God misses with a takedown attempt - Fuller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Fuller darts in and clinches God up against the cage.
Fuller has had enough of the clinch but God keeps him there for the moment.
God lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fuller stops a takedown attempt from God.
God tries for a takedown but Fuller manages to get underhooks.
Larry Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronze God.
Fuller stalling the fight.
Fuller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but God has him pressed against the cage.
Fuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fuller throws an elbow that misses.
Fuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. God avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Fuller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
God wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Fuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fuller manages to pull guard.
Fuller wants to sweep here but God controlling him for the moment.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing God from controlling successfully.
Fuller trying to strike off his back.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet but God is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fuller keeping full guard, as God tries to pass.

God drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fuller dives on top into guard.

God is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fuller prevents the takedown attempt.

God jumps into guard, dragging Fuller to the mat.

God is looking for a triangle here but Fuller uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
God gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
God gets back to full guard.

Fuller drops back, looking for a kneebar! God looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. God looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from God!
You can see the frustration on Fuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuller is looking to regain half guard here but God keeps moving and retains side control.
Fuller is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
God tries to stand but Fuller is controlling his head.
Fuller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked God off and has taken his back!
God avoids the strikes from Fuller.
God tries to roll but Fuller sticks to his back.
God covering up well and avoiding damage.
Fuller doesn't have the hooks in and God manages to turn into his guard.
God trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet but God is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
God stands and throws Fuller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
God trying to control the position but Fuller is working away.
Fuller is trying to buck God off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

God tries for a kimura but Fuller is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Fuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuller is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, God asserts his dominance and retains side control.

God is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fuller has escaped the position, nice work there.

God is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fuller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fuller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on God's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Fuller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

God tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuller swivels and escapes.
Fuller throws a nice looking combination but God bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Fuller.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fuller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fuller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? God is fending him off so far but Fuller persists. Nope, God circles away and we're back to standing.
God avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for God with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
God uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuller.
Fuller throws a nice looking combination but God bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
God fails in his attempt to clinch.
God is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller loads up on a big right hand but God slips the punch.
Fuller tries a head kick but it misses.
God looks for a takedown but Fuller sprawls well.
Larry Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronze God.
Fuller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller looks for a takedown but God sprawls well.
Larry Fuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
God fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
God takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fuller forces God back against the cage and clinches.
God stalling in the clinch but Fuller improves position.

Fuller wants the takedown. God is fighting it off but Fuller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in God's guard against the cage.

Fuller gets to his feet - God follows without any prompting.

Fuller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fuller lands a body punch in the clinch.
God prevents Fuller from breaking the clinch.
Fuller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

God is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fuller can't fight it off and eventually God manages to take the fight to the floor. Fuller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
God trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
God is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fuller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst God is controlling him.
God stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
God won't allow Fuller to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fuller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
God fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
God tries for a takedown but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Fuller has closed the distance and engaged God in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuller.
A right hook to the body lands for Fuller.
Fuller has God pressed against the cage.
Fuller fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
God keeps control of Fuller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
God blocks an elbow strike from Fuller.
God misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuller throws a punch but it's blocked by God.
God wants a takedown but no success here.
Fuller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Fuller.
God tries to break the clinch but Fuller is controlling the position.
Fuller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
God goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fuller prevents it.
God changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fuller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
God rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller throws a series of punches but God moves out of range.
God moves in looking to clinch but Fuller pushes him off.
Fuller stuffs the takedown.
God moves in looking to clinch but Fuller pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
God shoots for a takedown but Fuller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fuller lands with a nice combination. God backs away looking to recover.
God shoots in but Fuller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
God tries to clinch but Fuller moves out of range.

Fuller takes the fight into the clinch.

Fuller pulls guard successfully.
Fuller wants to stand and escape but God is having none of it.
God wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
God prevents Fuller from getting back to his feet.
Fuller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. God manages to get himself to full guard.
Fuller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronze God has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Fuller stands and steps away. God gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A combination from God does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Fuller!