PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sullivan IV might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seven Deadly Sins. Redenbacher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Danger Zone. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

L Sullivan IV
vs
Redenbacher

186 cm
26
208 lbs
14 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
13 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orville Redenbacher!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan IV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redenbacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild body shot.
Redenbacher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sullivan IV connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redenbacher scrambles back to his feet.
Redenbacher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan IV dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redenbacher. That did some damage!
Redenbacher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sullivan IV misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redenbacher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sullivan IV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redenbacher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan IV catches Redenbacher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Orville Redenbacher has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Sullivan IV checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redenbacher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sullivan IV.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Redenbacher misses
and Sullivan IV counters with a left to the body.
Sullivan IV takes one on the button.
Sullivan IV throws out a loose jab but Redenbacher uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV misses with an uppercut
and Redenbacher counters with a good low kick that Sullivan IV was not able to check.
Sullivan IV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redenbacher checks a low kick from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Redenbacher misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan IV keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Redenbacher missing with a left hand there. Sullivan IV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sullivan IV circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redenbacher tries to land a front kick but Sullivan IV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan IV throws an off balance right hand
and Redenbacher counters with a body kick.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan IV throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan IV lands with a hook. Redenbacher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redenbacher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sullivan IV moves out of range of the body kick from Redenbacher.
Sullivan IV avoids a kick to the body.
Redenbacher doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan IV circles away.
Sullivan IV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sullivan IV misses with a right hand
and Redenbacher counters with an outside leg kick.
Sullivan IV thows a leg kick but Redenbacher checks it
and Redenbacher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Redenbacher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Redenbacher misses its intended target.
Sullivan IV feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redenbachers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crunch! Redenbacher slams his shin into Sullivan IV's torso.
Redenbacher misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV works Redenbacher's body with a nice hook.
Redenbacher tries to clinch there but Sullivan IV circles away.
Sullivan IV connects with a leg kick. Redenbacher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Redenbacher strikes.
Redenbacher scores with a nice body kick.
Redenbacher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Redenbacher scores with a body shot.
Redenbacher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but Redenbacher checks it.
Redenbacher looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan IV is just out of range.
Sullivan IV misses with a looping left.
Sullivan IV lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sullivan IV just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redenbacher counters with a low kick, right behind Sullivan IV 's knee.
Sullivan IV gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redenbacher throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan IV's shoulder, as Sullivan IV tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan IV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redenbacher momentarily.
Redenbacher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redenbacher avoids the head kick by Sullivan IV.
A bone on bone clash there as Redenbacher blocks the leg kick.
Redenbacher misses with a hook.
Sullivan IV loads up on a big right hand but Redenbacher slips the punch.
Redenbacher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sullivan IV is out of range and Redenbacher settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redenbacher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sullivan IV manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redenbacher wants to clinch up but Sullivan IV keeps it at a distance.
Redenbacher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John L Sullivan IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orville Redenbacher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sullivan IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws a series of strikes that have Sullivan IV backpedaling.

It looks like John L Sullivan IV has been cut.
Redenbacher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sullivan IV. That did some damage!
John L Sullivan IV is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan IV misses the body punch
and Redenbacher counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan IV throws a right hand that misses
and Redenbacher counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Redenbacher does no damage.
Sullivan IV tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan IV is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sullivan IV swings widly with a right hand
and Redenbacher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sullivan IV shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Redenbacher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sullivan IV counters with a nice body shot.
Redenbacher tries to clinch
and Sullivan IV counters with a left and a right that stings Redenbacher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redenbacher.
Sullivan IV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws a lazy head kick
and Sullivan IV counters with a leg kick.
Redenbacher throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
Redenbacher throws a push kick but Sullivan IV slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the body from Sullivan IV misses
and Redenbacher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redenbacher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan IV manages to avoid it.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick
and Redenbacher counters with a series of strikes. Sullivan IV will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sullivan IV lands with a nice body punch.
Redenbacher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Sullivan IV tenderised Redenbacher's leg. Redenbacher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redenbacher misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Redenbacher pushes Sullivan IV up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redenbacher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redenbacher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redenbacher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sullivan IV backwards.
Redenbacher letting Sullivan IV take a breather here.
Sullivan IV lands a left hand.
Sullivan IV prevents a body shot from Redenbacher.
A hook to the body from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV trying to stall but Redenbacher improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sullivan IV is leaning against Redenbacher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redenbacher is breathing heavily.
Sullivan IV is trying to stall.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan IV's elbow.
Sullivan IV is trying to force a seperation but Redenbacher has the dominant position.
Sullivan IV blocks a body shot from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sullivan IV is keeping busy.
Redenbacher struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan IV controls his hands.
Sullivan IV trying to stall but Redenbacher improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redenbacher's elbow.
Redenbacher tries to work over Sullivan IV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan IV's elbow.
Sullivan IV effectively controlling the action here.
Redenbacher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan IV.

Sullivan IV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redenbacher thows a leg kick but Sullivan IV checks it
letting Sullivan IV counter with a right hand.
Sullivan IV scores with a leg kick.
Redenbacher wants to clinch.
Sullivan IV goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sullivan IV fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick but Redenbacher moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Redenbacher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sullivan IV on the side of the head.
Sullivan IV looks to land a right hand but Redenbacher moved out of range.
Redenbacher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redenbacher tries to clinch up.
Redenbacher throws a body punch but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Good work by Sullivan IV as he checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher dips to his left and cracks Sullivan IV with an uppercut!
Sullivan IV lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan IV throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sullivan IV misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Orville Redenbacher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Redenbacher tries to clinch up but Sullivan IV circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sullivan IV lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sullivan IV is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redenbacher misses with an uppercut.
Redenbacher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan IV connects with an inside leg kick.
Sullivan IV swings for the body but Redenbacher moves out of range.
Sullivan IV lands a right hook to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan IV moves away and avoids it.
Redenbacher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab to the head.
Sullivan IV lands with a nice body punch.
Redenbacher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher slips a straight right by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV thows a leg kick but Redenbacher checks it
and Redenbacher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sullivan IV staying out of range there.
Sullivan IV cracks a nice hook into Redenbacher's ribs.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redenbacher.
A jab lands there for Sullivan IV.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan IV. Redenbacher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redenbacher throws a chopping leg kick but Sullivan IV manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redenbacher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sullivan IV attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan IV jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redenbacher's head.
Sullivan IV scores with a shot to the body.
Redenbacher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Redenbacher ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan IV.
Redenbacher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan IV thows a leg kick but Redenbacher checks it
and Redenbacher counters with a leg kick.
Redenbacher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sullivan IV is able to avoid easily.
Redenbacher blocks a jab.
Redenbacher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sullivan IV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redenbacher throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan IV ducks down to avoid it.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher cracks the inside of Sullivan IV's front leg.
Sullivan IV thows a leg kick but Redenbacher checks it
and Redenbacher counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for Redenbacher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redenbacher thows a body shot but no joy.
Redenbacher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redenbacher throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan IV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redenbacher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sullivan IV rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redenbacher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redenbacher connects with a leg kick. Sullivan IV looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Redenbacher misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sullivan IV 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redenbacher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV misses with an uppercut
enabling Redenbacher to counter with a crisp jab.
Redenbacher swinging wildly here.
Sullivan IV sizes up Redenbacher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redenbacher.
Sullivan IV scores with a body shot.
Sullivan IV throws out a leg kick but Redenbacher moves out of range and Sullivan IV only half commits.
Sullivan IV throws a hook but Redenbacher blocks it.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redenbacher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sullivan IV swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redenbacher counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redenbacher misses with a shot to the body
and Sullivan IV counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John L Sullivan IV clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sullivan IV throws a sloppy head kick and Redenbacher moves out of range easily.
Redenbacher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redenbacher is out of range and Sullivan IV settles back down.
Sullivan IV sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Redenbacher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redenbacher misses with an uppercut
and Sullivan IV counters with an outside leg kick.
Redenbacher scores with a kick to the body.
Redenbacher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sullivan IV misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Redenbacher counters with a good low kick that Sullivan IV was not able to check.
A low kick from Sullivan IV is predictable there

and Redenbacher counters by moving into the clinch.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan IV's elbow.
Redenbacher tries a body shot but Sullivan IV blocks it.
Redenbacher lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redenbacher lands a left hand.
Sullivan IV tries to throw a body punch but Redenbacher avoids it by throwing Sullivan IV back against the cage.
Redenbacher lands a body shot.
Redenbacher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redenbacher misses with a punch to the body.
Redenbacher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redenbacher scores with a hook to the body.
Redenbacher lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Redenbacher.
A right hand to the body from Redenbacher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redenbacher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redenbacher tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan IV avoids it by throwing Redenbacher back against the cage.
Redenbacher pushes Sullivan IV back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redenbacher digs a right hand underneath Sullivan IV's ribcage. Sullivan IV let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Redenbacher.
Sullivan IV will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A hook to the body from Redenbacher.
A short uppercut from Redenbacher.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redenbacher.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redenbacher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redenbacher is leaning against Sullivan IV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redenbacher is leaning against Sullivan IV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Redenbacher.
A shot in the inside from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan IV controls the action.
Redenbacher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Redenbacher.
Nice body punch from Redenbacher - that landed with a thud.
Redenbacher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redenbacher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sullivan IV prevents a body shot from Redenbacher.
Sullivan IV misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Redenbacher.
A shot in the inside from Redenbacher.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redenbacher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redenbacher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redenbacher misses with a body punch.
Redenbacher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sullivan IV takes a shot to the head.
Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Redenbacher - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redenbacher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redenbacher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redenbacher is leaning against Sullivan IV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redenbacher lands with a left to the head.
Redenbacher lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redenbacher.
Still in the clinch, Redenbacher scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redenbacher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan IV backwards.
Orville Redenbacher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redenbacher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Redenbacher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redenbacher lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redenbacher lands a body shot.
Redenbacher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan IV backwards.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan IV's elbow.
Sullivan IV can't find room to land a body shot as Redenbacher controls the action.
Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redenbacher digs a right hand underneath Sullivan IV's ribcage. Sullivan IV let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redenbacher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a punch but it's blocked by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan IV avoids it by throwing Redenbacher back against the cage.
Sullivan IV tries to work over Redenbacher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redenbacher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan IV throws a punch but it's blocked by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands with a short shot to the head.
Sullivan IV wants to stall.
Redenbacher prevents Sullivan IV from breaking the clinch.
Redenbacher works on Sullivan IV's body with a couple of short punches.
Sullivan IV struggles to land a body shot inside as Redenbacher controls his hands.
The referee calls for Redenbacher to work.
Redenbacher lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redenbacher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sullivan IV backwards.
Sullivan IV is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Redenbacher is keeping busy.
Redenbacher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orville Redenbacher dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Redenbacher closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but Redenbacher moved away.
A low kick from Sullivan IV is predictable there
letting Redenbacher counter with a right hand.
Sullivan IV looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sullivan IV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redenbacher.
Good leg kick by Redenbacher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sullivan IV throws a low kick but Redenbacher avoids it.
Redenbacher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sullivan IV is able to avoid easily.
Redenbacher tries to work over Sullivan IV's front leg with a kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
Redenbacher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan IV was well out of range. Poor timing from Redenbacher.
The crowd cheers as Redenbacher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan IV doesn't seem phased though.
Sullivan IV gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redenbacher.
Sullivan IV feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Redenbacher's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redenbacher finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan IV's head.
Redenbacher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV blocks the body kick.
Redenbacher looks to land a body kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
Sullivan IV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Redenbacher is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sullivan IV cracks a nice hook into Redenbacher's ribs.
Redenbacher doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan IV circles away.
Redenbacher missing with a left hand there. Sullivan IV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redenbacher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan IV scoring well with a low kick there.
Redenbacher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan IV.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redenbacher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sullivan IV lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redenbacher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redenbacher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan IV moves away.
Sullivan IV connects with a jab.
Redenbacher misses with a left hand
and Sullivan IV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redenbacher just misses with a punch to the body.
Redenbacher avoids the body shot from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV swings for the body but Redenbacher moves out of range.
Redenbacher throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan IV.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan IV.
Redenbacher moves away from the strike by Sullivan IV.
A bone on bone clash there as Redenbacher blocks the leg kick.
Sullivan IV throws a solid leg kick but Redenbacher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sullivan IV.
Nice shot by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a right hand that Redenbacher ducks under and follows up with a left that Redenbacher also avoids with ease.
Redenbacher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan IV lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redenbacher at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan IV misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV tried to score with a low kick but Redenbacher checks it.
Redenbacher takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sullivan IV throws the left hand but Redenbacher avoids the punch easily.
Redenbacher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sullivan IV manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan IV loads up on a big right hand but Redenbacher slips the punch.
Redenbacher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sullivan IV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan IV moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sullivan IV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan IV misses with a double jab.
Redenbacher moves out of range as Sullivan IV strikes.
Sullivan IV just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
John L Sullivan IV showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sullivan IV 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
John L Sullivan IV retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!