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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Tuup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Tuup will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolando Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Tuup!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullock takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullock.
Bullock could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bullock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Tuup.
Bullock throws a counter high kick but Tuup was just alert enough to avoid it.
A lazy left from Tuup finds it's target.
Bullock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuup tries to avoid it but Bullock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuup to the ground. Tuup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tuup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bullock's head backwards.
Tuup has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tuup scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bullock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuup dips to his left and cracks Bullock with an uppercut!
Tuup catches Bullock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bullock blocks a low kick nicely.
Tuup shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tuup wants to clinch.
Tuup throws a sloppy head kick and Bullock moves out of range easily.
Bullock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuup tries to avoid it but Bullock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuup to the ground. Tuup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bullock sets himself, and Tuup steps forward looking for the clinch! Bullock avoids it this time.
Tuup lands a nice looking body shot.
Bullock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bullock tries for a kimura but Tuup is defending well.
Bullock trying to control the action but Tuup is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullock swings around for an armbar but Tuup sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bullock's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuup stands and steps away. Bullock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tuup moves into the clinch.
Tuup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bullock gets tackled into the cage by Tuup. Tuup maintains the clinch.
Tuup tries to break the clinch but Bullock is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuup pulls guard effortlessly.
Bullock throws a big elbow that misses.
Tuup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bullock.
Bullock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bullock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tuup looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tuup looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tuup!
Bullock struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuup tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tuup's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bullock trying to control here.
Bullock 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.
Tuup wants to free his trapped foot but Bullock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bullock manages to get to full guard.
Bullock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Tuup dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bullock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tuup is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tuup feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tuup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bullock pulls Tuup in to control the position.
Bullock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bullock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bullock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock rushes Tuup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bullock misses with a knee strike.
Tuup stalling the fight.
Bullock is looking for a takedown.
Bullock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuup just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bullock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuup shoots in and gets a takedown into Bullock's guard.
Tuup stopping the sweep attempt from Bullock.
Bullock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullock is trying to keep Tuup in close.
Bullock controlling the position.
Bullock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuup defends well.
Tuup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bullock looking for a sweep. Not yet Bullock, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuup gets to his feet. Bullock looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bullock gets tackled into the cage by Tuup. Tuup maintains the clinch.
Tuup is trying to break free.
Bullock tries to throw a body punch but Tuup avoids it by throwing Bullock back against the cage.
Tuup blocks an uppercut.
Tuup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bullock goes for a double leg but Tuup avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tuup continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Bullock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bullock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bullock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tuup listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tuup scores with a takedown into Bullock's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bullock is on top in guard.
Tuup really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuup is breathing heavily.
Bullock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullock won't allow Tuup to get back to his feet.
Bullock 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.
Bullock drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bullock seems to have locked his on tight now - Tuup screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bullock, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rolando Bullock!
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