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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan IV is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seven Deadly Sins. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronnie Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley misses with a low kick as Sullivan IV jumps back.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot.
Riley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riley.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan IV cracks Riley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Riley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riley slips under a jab.
Sullivan IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
Sullivan IV looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan IV tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Riley is able to avoid easily.
Riley misses with a body kick.
Sullivan IV connects with a crisp jab.
Sullivan IV throws a sloppy body shot
and Riley counters with a three punch combo that has Sullivan IV backing up. Sullivan IV nods at Riley to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Riley misses with a wild body shot.
Riley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV scores with a shot to the side of Riley's head.
Sullivan IV is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sullivan IV misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan IV lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sullivan IV tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan IV lands a right hand.
Sullivan IV blocks an elbow strike.
Sullivan IV lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sullivan IV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sullivan IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riley rushes Sullivan IV and presses him up against the cage.
Riley looking to slow down the pace here.
Riley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley blocks a body shot from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV blocks an elbow strike.
Riley scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Riley.
Riley misses with a knee strike.
Riley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sullivan IV scores with a shot to the side of Riley's head.
Sullivan IV misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riley.
Sullivan IV throws a head punch that misses.
Riley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan IV misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riley struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan IV controls his hands.
Riley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riley with a knee to the head.
It looks like John L Sullivan IV has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan IV blocks with his arms.
Riley tries to stall but Sullivan IV uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Riley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sullivan IV tries a body shot but Riley blocks it.
Riley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Riley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivan IVs head.
Riley stalling against the cage.
Sullivan IV manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan IV misses with a kick to the body.
Riley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sullivan IV circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but Riley checks it.
Sullivan IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
Sullivan IV misses with a hook. Riley ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Sullivan IV there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but Riley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Riley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sullivan IV throws the kick towards the body but Riley avoids it.
Sullivan IV lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riley at a distance.
Sullivan IV checks a leg kick.
Riley misses with a leg kick.
Sullivan IV moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Riley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV looks to throw the jab but Riley is out of range.
Riley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sullivan IV. Sullivan IV obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Sullivan IV tenderised Riley's leg. Riley is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ronnie Riley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riley moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riley throws a push kick but Sullivan IV slaps the foot to one side.
Riley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot
and Sullivan IV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sullivan IV is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riley rather than just go for the knockout.
Sullivan IV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sullivan IV scores with a body shot.
Riley tries a low kick but Sullivan IV avoids it.
Riley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sullivan IV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sullivan IV throws a shot from downtown. Riley moves away and avoids it.
Sullivan IV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riley circles away quickly and effectively.
Sullivan IV attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riley. Riley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sullivan IV throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Riley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sullivan IV checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sullivan IV shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danga de danga de dang - Riley scores with a four punch combination!
Sullivan IV avoids the head kick by Riley.
Sullivan IV takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Sullivan IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riley.
Riley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sullivan IV connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riley scrambles back to his feet.
Sullivan IV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riley.
Riley throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan IV.
Riley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV digs a good body shot into Riley's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan IV lands with a nice body punch.
Riley tries to land a front kick but Sullivan IV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan IV misses with a right hand
and Riley counters with a straight right hand.
Riley throws a lazy body kick
and Sullivan IV makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan IV was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sullivan IV.
Riley moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan IV misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riley blocking some punches.
Riley misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan IV blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riley blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley tries to work over Sullivan IV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronnie Riley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sullivan IV pushes Riley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riley struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan IV controls his hands.
Sullivan IV struggles to land a body shot inside as Riley controls his hands.
Sullivan IV lands an elbow inside that Riley shrugs off.
Riley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Riley.
Sullivan IV is trying to break the clinch but Riley is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Riley.
Sullivan IV tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan IV throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riley lands with a light punch inside.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan IV controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a head punch that misses.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan IV controls the action.
Sullivan IV throws a punch but it's blocked by Riley.
Sullivan IV misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan IV prevents a body shot from Riley.
Sullivan IV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riley takes a shot to the head.
Riley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Riley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Riley misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Sullivan IV misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronnie Riley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan IV takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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.
Sullivan IV loads up on a big right hand but Riley slips the punch.
Crunch! Riley slams his shin into Sullivan IV's torso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riley.
Sullivan IV looks to land a body kick but Riley moved away.
Sullivan IV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan IV bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riley's head backwards.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but Riley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sullivan IV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan IV lands a jab.
Riley tries to work over Sullivan IV's front leg with a kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan IV motions for Riley to come forward. Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sullivan IV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan IV throws a hook but Riley avoids it easily.
Riley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick
and Riley counters with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Riley misses
and Sullivan IV counters with a stiff right hand.
Sullivan IV cracks the inside of Riley's front leg.
Sullivan IV thows a body shot but no joy.
John L Sullivan IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley avoids the body shot from Sullivan IV.
Riley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sullivan IV stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sullivan IV defending well as Riley loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley scoring well with a low kick there.
Riley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sullivan IV can pounce on him.
Sullivan IV dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riley. That did some damage!
Riley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Riley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan IV doesn't seem phased though.
Sullivan IV circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sullivan IV swats away the attempt to clinch by Riley.
Riley blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sullivan IV looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sullivan IV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riley.
Ronnie Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riley cracks the inside of Sullivan IV's front leg.
Riley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sullivan IV momentarily.
Riley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sullivan IV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riley lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick from Riley misses.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Riley.
Riley scores with a kick to the body.
Riley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley with a nice cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riley, right into the meat.
Riley throws a head kick that Sullivan IV semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan IV is looking to slow Riley down with leg kicks.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riley lands with a straight right. Sullivan IV didn't see that one coming.
Sullivan IV connects with a leg kick. Riley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Riley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley is looking to slow Sullivan IV down with leg kicks.
Sullivan IV bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sullivan IV on the side of the head.
Riley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sullivan IV counters with a stiff right hand.
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan IV.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John L Sullivan IV.
I think Riley 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Riley!
In his post fight interview, Ronnie Riley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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