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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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195 lbs
35 - 14 - 1 |
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209 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Edwards!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Sullivan IV's ribs.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Edwards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Edwards staying out of range there.
Sullivan IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
Aaron Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan IV doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sullivan IV.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. Sullivan IV looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Sullivan IV just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Sullivan IV scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Sullivan IV throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sullivan IV.
Edwards 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.
Edwards pushes Sullivan IV up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan IV has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan IV managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Edwards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
Sullivan IV tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Sullivan IV on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sullivan IV avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan IV controls the action.
Edwards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV tries to pull guard but Edwards holds him up against the cage and eventually Sullivan IV drops back down to his feet.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edwards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like John L Sullivan IV has been cut.
Sullivan IV is trying to break free.
Sullivan IV pushes off an throws an elbow but Edwards leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sullivan IV blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Edwards has Sullivan IV pressed against the cage, preventing Sullivan IV from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan IV avoids it.
Edwards misses with a body punch.
Edwards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan IV blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan IV takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sullivan IV tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Sullivan IV breaks the clinch.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sullivan IV blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Sullivan IV throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards throws a head kick but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards stuns Sullivan IV with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sullivan IV is looking to chop away at Edwards's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Edwards dominated that round.
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!
Sullivan IV throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sullivan IV tries to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling the position.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan IV blocks with his arms.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan IV avoids the damage to the body.
Sullivan IV managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards.
Sullivan IV is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edwards lands with a left to the head.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards trying to stall but Sullivan IV improves his position.
Sullivan IV is working for takedown but Edwards is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan IV avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Edwards tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan IV blocks with his arms.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but Sullivan IV blocks it.
Sullivan IV blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan IV blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Sullivan IV blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan IV avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Edwards.
Edwards lands a knee to the head.
Sullivan IV tries to break free but Edwards pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards misses with a knee strike.
Sullivan IV has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Edwards using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan IV is trying to force a seperation but Edwards has the dominant position.
Sullivan IV tries for a takedown but Edwards manages to get underhooks.
Edwards presses Sullivan IV against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards tries a body shot but Sullivan IV blocks it.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edwards with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Edwards.
Edwards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Edwards gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan IV's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John L Sullivan IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan IV avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards looking to throw knees to the head but Sullivan IV is blocking nicely.
Sullivan IV trying to control the position but instead, Edwards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan IV into the cage.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan IV avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
Sullivan IV is trying to pull guard but Edwards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sullivan IV on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edwards is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sullivan IV is defending well for now.
Edwards lands a knee to the head.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan IV is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edwards pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edwards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan IV blocks it with crossed arms.
Edwards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Edwards with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan IV is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edwards to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Edwards wants to clinch up but Sullivan IV keeps it at a distance.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sullivan IV swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Edwards loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan IV slips the punch.
Nice body kick from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV with a hook.
Sullivan IV with a hook.
Sullivan IV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan IV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sullivan IV takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sullivan IV blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan IV lands the left hand.
Aaron Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV lands a jab to the nose.
Edwards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sullivan IV rather than just go for the knockout.
Edwards lands a nice looking body kick.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sullivan IV throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Sullivan IV throws a sloppy head kick
and Edwards counters with a right hand to the body.
Edwards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan IV moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan IV moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sullivan IV throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edwards.
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards blocks a leg kick.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Sullivan IV tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Edwards - just one landing.
Edwards looks to clinch
and Sullivan IV counters with a leg kick.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Aaron Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sullivan IV.
Edwards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan IV or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan IV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards is looking to clinch but Sullivan IV is avoiding it.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards is looking to clinch.
John L Sullivan IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan IV thows a leg kick but Edwards checks it
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Sullivan IV misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan IV thumps Edwards with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan IV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan IV.
Edwards drives through and clinches with Sullivan IV against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Edwards.
Well Edwards has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Edwards!
Aaron Edwards managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Big Kabosh, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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