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Event: COLISEU 7.02     
Date:   Feb 07, 2018
#R1#
Yu swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sullivan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
Yu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yu's waist but Yu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sullivan off to one side.
Sullivan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Yu connects with a single shot there.
Robert Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Yu, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes Yu against the cage but Yu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but Yu pushes him off.
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Yu keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yu jabs Sullivan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Yu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yu lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Yu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yu is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Sullivan seems to be working for a kimura but Yu defends the submission attempt.
Sullivan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yu trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Yu is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Yu wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sullivan prevents Yu from improving his position.
Sullivan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Sullivan stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Sullivan drives through and clinches with Yu against the cage. #TD#
Sullivan is trying to trip Yu. He has hold of a leg but Yu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sullivan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Yu.
Yu keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Yu wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position. #T3##SU#
Sullivan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yu, up you get!
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Yu keeps it at a distance.
Sullivan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Sullivan clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Sullivan manages to break the clinch.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
Sullivan takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan tries to break free but Yu pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Yu blocks it. #T4#
Sullivan wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Yu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu misses with some punches.
Yu misses with some punches.
Sullivan wants to break free but Yu has control.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Yu is blocking nicely.
Sullivan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Yu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan has his takedown stuffed
and Yu counters with a nice uppercut.
Yu cracks a nice hook into Sullivan's ribs.
Yu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T5#
Yu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sullivan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dude Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yu throws a good cross that connects.
Yu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Yu misses the shot to the body.
Yu throws a shot to the body.
Yu scores with a hook to the body. Sullivan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yu digs a good body shot into Sullivan's ribs.
Yu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yu wobbles Sullivan with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Yu dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Sullivan to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dude Yu!
Dude Yu is the new heavyweight champion!
Dude Yu looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Stand and BANG with me BITCH!!!'.

 

Event: Vale Tudo GP: 265+ Opening Rd.     
Date:   Jan 19, 2018
#R1##CL#
Sullivan clinches up with Dux Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Dux Jr has been cut.
Nice elbow from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan avoids the elbow strike from Dux Jr, against the cage.
Dux Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #KD#
Sullivan drops Dux Jr with a big knee straight up the middle! Dux Jr is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Dux Jr is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Dux Jr's cut even more.
Dux Jr looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Dux Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Sullivan finish him?
Sullivan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Privates in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Dux Jr back into the cage.
Dux Jr lands an elbow inside. #KD#
Sullivan lands a big uppercut and Dux Jr is down! He's in big trouble - Sullivan follows him to the mat! #CUT#
The cut above Frank Dux Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SU#
Sullivan decides to stand up. #CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Dux Jr out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Robert Sullivan!
Robert Sullivan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TAOC #1 - Chonus X An 2     
Date:   Dec 03, 2017
#R1#
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Sullivan lands a big head kick that sends Nakamura tumbling to the mat! Sullivan takes a step backwards and waves Nakamura back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Toru Nakamura has been cut.
Sullivan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nakamura defends well and Sullivan ends up having to push Nakamura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Sullivan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nakamura lands with an overhand left.
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!
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away. #TD2#
Sullivan with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control. #ROC2#
Nakamura is rocked!
A big shot lands for Sullivan! That's hurt Nakamura! Will he recover? Sullivan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Sullivan!
Robert Sullivan is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Robert Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: MMANIAK 33 Sullivan/Armstrong     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Sullivan gets tackled into the cage by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch.
Sullivan stops a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan wants to stall.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Sullivan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong with a nice head shot there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Armstrong working his ground and pound in the gym.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sullivan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is looking to stand up but Armstrong isn't so interested in that idea.
Armstrong is working Sullivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Armstrong postures up in Sullivan's guard and throws a big left but Sullivan blocks it. #T1#
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong is still trying to improve position.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Armstrong won't allow Sullivan to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
Armstrong is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong stands up over Sullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong stands and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sullivan taking a bit of punishment here - Armstrong scoring with strikes. #T2#
Check out the look on Armstrong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Armstrong prevents Sullivan from escaping the position.
Sullivan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Armstrong cracks Sullivan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sullivan is trying to buck Armstrong off.
Sullivan is trying to control Armstrong's posture but Armstrong avoids it.
Sullivan tries to bench press Armstrong off him but Armstrong keeps the position.
Armstrong working away.
Sullivan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong lands some shots froms side control.
Armstrong scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#
Sullivan is rocked!
Armstrong advances to mount.
Oh Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sullivan in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sullivan to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
Eddie Armstrong is the new heavyweight champion!
Eddie Armstrong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: MMANIAK 30 - West vs Sullivan     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from West.
Sullivan wants to clinch
and West counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
West controlling the action here for a moment.
Sullivan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
West takes the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West is looking to land body kicks.
Sullivan is looking for the big counter here.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.#T1##CL2#
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
West manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Sullivan moves into the clinch.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sullivan is defended easily by West.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Sullivan looks to move away, West throws a big counter combo but Sullivan just gets out of the way.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West throws a head kick that Sullivan semi-blocks. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West stuffs the takedown.
West throws a head kick that Sullivan semi-blocks.
West misses with a head kick.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSullivan.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sullivan tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Sullivan tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sullivan lands an elbow inside that West shrugs off.
Sullivan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.#CL2#
Sullivan rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
Sullivan connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
West pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
West throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan jumps guard but West stands there with Sullivan around his waist. Sullivan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Sullivan.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.
West takes a shot to the head.
West avoiding damage as Sullivan throws knees to the body.
West throws an elbow that misses.
West misses with a knee strike. #BC#
West breaks the clinch.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for West.
West throws a series of strikes that have Sullivan backpedaling.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
As Sullivan looks to move away, West throws a big counter combo but Sullivan just gets out of the way.
Sullivan lands with a right that hurts West. West looks to clinch but Sullivan throws a short knee that drops West. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Robert Sullivan!
Robert Sullivan is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Robert Sullivan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMANIAK 26 Dos Santos vs Em     
Date:   Mar 31, 2017
#R1##CL#
Sullivan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely. #BC#
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sullivan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Sullivan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A control attempt from Sullivan but he's now mounted!
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sullivan tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.#SU2#
Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Sullivan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Sullivan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sullivan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robert Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Sullivan is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Sullivan pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sullivan walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sullivan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sullivan lands with a big right hook that stumbles Johnson - he's out on his feet here! Sullivan follows up with another monster hook that separates Johnson from consciousness! Johnson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Sullivan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Sullivan!
A relieved looking Robert Sullivan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMANIAK 23     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Armstrong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Armstrong throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Sullivan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan tries to land knees in the clinch but Armstrong avoids the damage to the body.
Sullivan prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Armstrong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Sullivan against the cage but Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
Armstrong has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sullivan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sullivan sets himself, and Armstrong steps forward looking for the clinch! Sullivan avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan slips a jab from Armstrong.#TD2#
Armstrong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sullivan sprawls well initially but Armstrong persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Sullivan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Armstrong is on him like a limpet, forcing Sullivan back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Sullivan breaks the clinch.
Armstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Sullivan gets double underhooks and turns Armstrong into the cage.
Robert Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Armstrong.#CL2#
Armstrong has managed to clinch. #T1#
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Armstrong manages to get underhooks.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivans head.
A bit of stalling here from Sullivan.
Sullivan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sullivan is trying to drag Armstrong to the mat but Armstrong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Armstrong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sullivan wants to stand up but Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan, not yet.
Armstrong passes Sullivan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to Sullivan's temple.
Armstrong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sullivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sullivan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Armstrong landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sullivan's head.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sullivan wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling the position. #T3#
Armstrong is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong stands up over Sullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sullivan wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong postures up in Sullivan's guard and throws a big left but Sullivan blocks it.
Armstrong trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sullivan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Sullivan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armstrong is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Armstrong, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes Armstrong against the cage but Armstrong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Armstrong feints and as Sullivan raises his hands in defense, Armstrong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sullivan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armstrong is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armstrong lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Sullivan's brow.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sullivan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Armstrong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Armstrong is in Sullivan's guard.#ES#
Sullivan has his feet on Armstrong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Armstrong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Sullivan is rocked!
Armstrong distracts Sullivan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Oh Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.
Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armstrong prevents Sullivan from getting back to his feet.
Armstrong arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sullivan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Armstrong!
A relieved looking Eddie Armstrong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMANIAK 20 Vilenius/Sullivan     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Sullivan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vilenius pinned against the cage. Vilenius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sullivan fails with the takedown
and Vilenius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilenius connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilenius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vilenius works the jab nicely.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Vilenius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vilenius thuds a left hand into Sullivan's body.
Sullivan tries to land a front kick but Vilenius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Sullivan gets caught flat footed, as Vilenius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilenius prevents Sullivan from getting back to his feet.
Vilenius is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vilenius looking to sit in guard and control but Sullivan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vilenius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES#
Vilenius scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vilenius, pushing him back against the cage.
Vilenius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilenius pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vilenius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Asko Vilenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Sullivan.
Sullivan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Vilenius breaks the clinch.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vilenius counters with a right hand to the body.
Vilenius lands an overhand right.
Vilenius throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan throws a lazy head kick
and Vilenius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Sullivan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vilenius's waist but Vilenius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sullivan off to one side.
Vilenius tries to counter with a takedown but Sullivan is quick to defend against it.
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Vilenius finish him?
Sullivan closes the distance but Vilenius moves to the side
and Vilenius counters with a left to the body.
Sullivan seems to have recovered his senses.
Sullivan looks winded!#T2#
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vilenius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Vilenius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sullivan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sullivan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vilenius connects with a decent elbow.
Vilenius looks up at the clock and then as Sullivan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vilenius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A big shot lands for Vilenius! That's hurt Sullivan! Will he recover? Vilenius fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asko Vilenius!
Asko Vilenius retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Asko Vilenius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: MMANIAK 16     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Collins misses.
Collins throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Collins is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Sullivan just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Collins has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Sullivan!
A victorious Robert Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: MMANIAK 14     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sullivan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ross blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
We've been hearing reports that Ross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Sullivan lands an elbow that stopped Ross in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Irvin Ross has been cut.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Ross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ross.
Ross attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Sullivan has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Ross prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ross backwards. #BC#
Ross manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sullivan has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch. #BC#
Ross manages to break the clinch.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Ross is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sullivan. Ross shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ross in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ross.#TD2#
Sullivan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ross is trying to keep an underhook but Sullivan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU2#
Sullivan escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Sullivan lands a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Sullivan stands up and waves to Ross to follow him.
Ross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Sullivan clinches with his opponent. #T2##BC#
Ross breaks the clinch.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross is looking to counter punch.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Ross throws a counter high kick but Sullivan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ross misses with a wild combination.
Robert Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan shoots and misses
and Ross counters with a right hand to the body.
Irvin Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Sullivan.#CL2#
Sullivan has Ross up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Ross back into the cage.#BC#
Ross breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Sullivan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ross looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sullivan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ross sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ross is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Sullivan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU2#
Sullivan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ross throws a big shot that misses.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Sullivan.
Ross lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sullivan connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Ross to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Sullivan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Sullivan!
A very excited looking Robert Sullivan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: MMANIAK - Lucky 13     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1##TD#
Sullivan drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Sullivan stands up and waves to Ross to follow him. #CL#
Ross tries to keep at a distance but Sullivan has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sullivan successfully pulls guard.
Ross lands a couple of digs.
Ross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is controlling Ross's posture.
Ross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Sullivan pushes Ross off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A head kick misses from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan moves forwards but Ross connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Sullivan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ross looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.#CL#
Sullivan has Ross up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Ross breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Ross back into the cage.#KD#
Sullivan drops Ross with a big knee straight up the middle! Ross is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Ross is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Irvin Ross has been cut.#CL#
Sullivan has closed the distance and engaged Ross in a clinch.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Sullivan finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Ross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Sullivan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Ross misses. #CL#
Sullivan forces Ross back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Ross takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Sullivan cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Sullivan!
Robert Sullivan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMANIAK 11     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Sullivan has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Sullivan jumps into guard, dragging Davis to the mat.
Sullivan wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Davis trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Davis prevents Sullivan from getting back to his feet.
Davis pushes down on Sullivan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Sullivan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davis scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Sullivan defends it.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.
Davis working Sullivan over with strikes. #T1#
Davis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davis is trying to control. Sullivan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Davis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sullivan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davis in particular looking to stall.
Davis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sullivan for as long as he can get away with.
Davis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sullivan trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up. #T2#
Sullivan is not content to let Davis control the position.
Davis lands with a punch from half guard.
Sullivan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sullivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sullivan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Sullivan is defending the position.
Davis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sullivan is trying to stand up here but Davis is controlling him well.
Davis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sullivan's head.
Davis is keen to just control but Sullivan is a slippery customer.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet.
Davis 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.#ES2#
Sullivan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Davis is on him like a limpet, forcing Sullivan back against the cage.#TD2#
Sullivan pulls guard successfully. #ES2#
Sullivan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Davis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Hector Davis has been cut.#BC2#
Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Davis 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.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis is working Sullivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sullivan pulls Davis in close to his closed guard and prevents Davis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sullivan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sullivan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Davis stops Sullivan from standing up.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Sullivan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Davis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sullivan circles away.
Sullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sullivan somewhat.#CL2#
Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Davis pulls guard successfully.
Davis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Hector Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Davis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sullivan moves into range and clinches up with Davis.#BC2#
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robert Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Sullivan. Sullivan maintains the clinch.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sullivan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Davis is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Davis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sullivan!
Sullivan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Davis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Davis looks up at the clock and then as Sullivan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Davis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Davis working the ground and pound.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom here.
Davis advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Davis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Davis content just to control the position here.
Davis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sullivan is looking to escape.
Davis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Davis lands a nice shot to the head.
Sullivan is trying to escape the mount.
Davis lands with some strikes.
Sullivan wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Davis cracks Sullivan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Davis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2##SUB#
Davis looking for a guillotine from mount but Sullivan is having none of it.
Davis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Sullivan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Sullivan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Davis!
Hector Davis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMANIAK / FEN 10     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Sullivan wants to clinch
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rutten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan misses with an elbow strike.
Rutten prevents the takedown attempt.
Rutten managing to block the knees to the body from Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rutten prevents it.
Sullivan tries to break the clinch but Rutten is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Rutten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sullivan looks for a takedown but Rutten sprawls well.
Rutten was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Handsome Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Sullivan.
Sullivan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rutten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Rutten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Handsome Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rutten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sullivan thinking.
Sullivan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rutten avoids it really well and circles away.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.
Sullivan with a poor takedown
and Rutten counters with a leg kick.
Sullivan looks winded!
Sullivan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutten.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
Rutten throws a big counter combination but Sullivan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Rutten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutten.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sullivan shoots in but Rutten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rutten scores with a shot to the body.
Sullivan shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Sullivan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sullivan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A jab from Rutten misses.
Rutten closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sullivan out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Handsome Rutten!
Handsome Rutten retains his heavyweight title!
Handsome Rutten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GFC 47: Horse vs Hoyce     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
Virastuk scores with a jab. Sullivan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Virastuk throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Sullivan stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Virastuk follows into mount! #CUT2#
It looks like Robert Sullivan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Virastuk get's back to his feet.#CL#
Sullivan clinches up with Virastuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Virastuk lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Sullivan is rocked!
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Virastuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan seems to have got his legs back now.
Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but Virastuk avoids it by throwing Sullivan back against the cage.
I was talking to Sullivan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virastuk is trying to force a seperation but Sullivan has the dominant position.#BC2#
Virastuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Virastuk misses.
Sullivan throws a big counter combination but Virastuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Virastuk.#CL#
Sullivan clinches.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan tries to work over Virastuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Virastuk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sullivan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Virastuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Virastuk.
Sullivan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Virastuk with a series of wild strikes but Virastuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Virastuk has managed to clinch. #T1#
Virastuk tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Virastuk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan managing to block the knees to the body from Virastuk. #BC2#
Virastuk breaks from the clinch.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.#CL#
Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan managing to block the knees to the body from Virastuk.
Virastuk takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Vasily Virastuk has been cut.#BC2#
Virastuk breaks from the clinch.
Virastuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vasily Virastuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Virastuk throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Sullivan tumbling to the canvas!
Virastuk told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
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!
Sullivan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Virastuk is controlling him. #SU2#
Virastuk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A punch combination from Virastuk misses. #T2##CL#
Sullivan clinches.
Virastuk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sullivan lands a shoulder strike.
Virastuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Virastuk looking to stall.
Good body shot from Virastuk.
Virastuk tries to break the clinch but Sullivan is controlling the position.
Virastuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Virastuk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Virastuk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Virastuk blocks with his arms.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Virastuk.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Virastuk lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Virastuk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Virastuk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Virastuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Virastuk back into the cage.
Good body shot from Virastuk. #BC2#
Virastuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Virastuk keeps Sullivan at a distance using the push kick.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Virastuk instigates a clinch.
Virastuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan.#BC2#
Virastuk breaks the clinch.
A cross from Virastuk lands.
Virastuk walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sullivan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Virastuk swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sullivan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Virastuk!

 

Event: GFC 42: Sullivan vs Horse     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Horse shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sullivan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Sullivan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Horse presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sullivan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Horse prevents a body shot from Sullivan. #BC2#
Horse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Horse keeps it at a distance.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but Horse pushes him off.
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Horse keeps it at a distance.
Horse is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horse, right into the meat.
Donk. Horse catches Sullivan right on the button with a cross.
Horse fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
Horse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sullivan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Horse fails to pull guard.
Robert Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Horse.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
Horse is looking for a takedown.
Sullivan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Horse.
Sullivan lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Horse blocks it.
Sullivan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horses head.
Sullivan pushes Horse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horse takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
It looks like Thunder Horse has been cut.
Horse tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sullivan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Horse looks winded!
Horse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sullivan after a bit of a struggle.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horse blocks it with crossed arms.
Horse wants a takedown.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan lands a knee to the body. #T2#
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!
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Sullivan.
Sullivan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Horse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horse blocks it with crossed arms.
Horse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sullivan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sullivan crunches a lovely knee into Horse's ribcage.
Sullivan scores with a shot to the side of Horse's head.
Sullivan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sullivan can't find room to land a body shot as Horse controls the action.
Horse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sullivan landing knees to the head.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
Horse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sullivan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sullivan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sullivan scores with a shoulder strike.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T3#
Sullivan tries a body shot but Horse blocks it.
Sullivan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sullivan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Horse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sullivan prevents the takedown attempt.
Sullivan lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horse.
Horse is trying to pull guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sullivan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Horse's face.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Horse.
Sullivan lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan landing knees to the head.
Sullivan lands a right hand. #T4#
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Horse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Horse takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sullivan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Horse misses with some punches.
Horse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Horse blocks with his arms.
Horse tries to break free but Sullivan pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sullivan defends it well.
Horse swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Horse is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thunder Horse's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horse throws out a leg kick but Sullivan moves out of range and Horse only half commits.
Horse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Horse swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Horse with the counter takedown but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Horse keeps it at a distance.
Horse keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Horse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Horse goes for a double leg but Sullivan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sullivan continues to drive forward.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robert Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Horse changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sullivan wants to clinch#TD2#
and Horse counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horse.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet but Horse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sullivan is looking to stand back up but Horse counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sullivan.
Sullivan is trying to stand up here but Horse is controlling him well.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Horse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Horse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sullivan's head. #T2#
Sullivan has hold of Horse's hands but Horse slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Horse working over Sullivan with some ground and pound. Sullivan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sullivan tries to kick Horse off but Horse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Horse connects with a nice short shot to Sullivan's temple.
Horse trying to control the pace.
Horse stops Sullivan from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Sullivan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Sullivan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horse blocks it with crossed arms.
Horse blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Horse tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horse is breathing heavily.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Horse blocks with his arms.
Horse jumps guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robert Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Horse.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Horse blocks it.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sullivan digs a right hand underneath Horse's ribcage. Horse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sullivan lands a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sullivan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Horse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sullivan walks away with a smile on his face. Horse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horse follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Horse circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Horse moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Horse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Horse moves out of range.
Horse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sullivan defends it well.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horse can do to turn this around?
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Robert Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thunder Horse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Sullivan tries to clinch but Horse moves out of range. #CL#
Sullivan pushes Horse up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan prevents the takedown attempt.
Horse prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
Horse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Horse only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but Horse pushes him off.
Robert Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Horse circles away.
Horse swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Horse tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horse appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horse has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sullivan is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Horse counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sullivan is looking to stand up but Horse isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sullivan is looking to stand up but Horse isn't so interested in that idea.
Horse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Horse landing some decent shots from guard.
Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Sullivan pushes Horse off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Horse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horse fails with the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a one-two to the body.
Robert Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Horse.
Horse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horse shoots in looking for a takedown but Sullivan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Sullivan forces Horse back against the cage and clinches.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Horse is blocking nicely.
Horse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Horse wants a takedown.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Horse managing to block the knees to the body from Sullivan.
Sullivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horse tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Horse is blocking nicely.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Horse has picked Sullivan up - he's going for a ride! Horse dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sullivan is trying to stand up here but Horse is controlling him well.
Horse wants to free his trapped foot but Sullivan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Horse stops Sullivan from getting back to his feet.
Horse seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Sullivan is trying to stand back up but Horse is controlling him
Sullivan is staying active underneath Horse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sullivan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horse scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horse throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan cracks the inside of Horse's front leg.
Sullivan wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Robert Sullivan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Thunder Horse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Horse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Horse drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thunder Horse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horse looking to control but instead Sullivan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sullivan is looking to escape.
Horse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
Sullivan pushes Horse off looking to stand but Horse dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Sullivan has one foot on Horse's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Horse scores with a shot to the body.
Horse keeps the fight on the outside.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Horse keeps it at a distance.
Horse connects with a leg kick. Sullivan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but Horse pushes him off.#CL#
Sullivan instigates a clinch.
Horse tries to score a body lock takedown but Sullivan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Horse successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Horse has an active guard here but Sullivan has managed to pass into half guard.
Horse trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up. #T2##SU#
Sullivan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Horse circles away.
Robert Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Horse is avoiding it.
Sullivan wants to clinch.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Horse is having none of it.
Horse swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Sullivan wants to clinch.#T3#
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
Horse scores with a leg kick.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Horse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horse swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Horse circles away.
Horse keeps the fight on the outside.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Horse circles away.
Horse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sullivan defends it well.#T4#
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horse feints the counter takedown.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horse appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horse swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horse feints the counter takedown.
Sullivan tries to clinch up but Horse circles away and keeps his distance.
Horse swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Horse circles away.
Horse scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thunder Horse dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Thunder Horse's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Horse swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Sullivan darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Horse counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sullivan!
Horse throws an elbow but Sullivan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Horse cracks Sullivan with a big right hand but Sullivan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sullivan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sullivan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse trying to control the position but Sullivan is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Horse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Horse throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Horse seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sullivan pushes Horse away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horse gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Horse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sullivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet but Horse drags him back down.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Check out the look on Horse's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sullivan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Horse connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sullivan some visible discomfort.
Horse cracks Sullivan with a big right hand but Sullivan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Horse prevents Sullivan from escaping the position.
Horse working the ground and pound.
Horse trying to control the position but Sullivan is working away.
Horse throwing strikes but Sullivan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Horse is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sullivan off and has taken his back!
Good control from Horse.#T3#
Sullivan is trying to get back to his feet but Horse has full control of the position and if anything, Sullivan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Horse cracks Sullivan with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sullivan from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Horse scores with strikes from the back. #ROC2#
Sullivan is rocked!
Sullivan is trying to get back to his feet but Horse has full control of the position and if anything, Sullivan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oh Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horse lands with a hammerfist to the side of Sullivan's head.
Robert Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horse is raining down hard shots and and Sullivan has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thunder Horse!
Thunder Horse is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Thunder Horse thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GFC 28: Romanov vs Sullivan     
Date:   Aug 17, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Sullivan clinches up with Romanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Romanov tries to pull guard but Sullivan won't allow it.
Sullivan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Sullivan - that landed with a thud.
Romanov is trying to pull guard but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan landing knees to the body.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Romanov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyacheslav Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Sullivan tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Romanov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Romanov.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Romanov blocks it.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Romanov.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Sullivan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Romanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sullivan gets through Romanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.#TD#
Romanov jumps into guard, dragging Sullivan to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Sullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Romanov is working Sullivan over against the cage.
Romanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Romanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sullivan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sullivan landing knees to the body.
Sullivan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms. #T3#
Romanov lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Robert Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
Romanov scores with a shot to the side of Sullivan's head.
Sullivan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Romanov.
Romanov missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Romanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan with a knee to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romanov looking to throw knees to the head but Sullivan is blocking nicely.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Romanov.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
A short right from Romanov.
Romanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Romanov tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
Romanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sullivan managing to block the knees to the body from Romanov.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Sullivan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sullivan throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Sullivan clinches.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Romanov blocks it.
Sullivan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Romanov.
Romanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Romanov.
Romanov is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sullivan avoiding damage as Romanov throws knees to the body.
Romanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Romanov is trying to pull guard but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan lands a good knee to the midsection. Romanov won't want to take too many of those.
Robert Sullivan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Romanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Romanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan working Romanov over with knees to the body.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan managing to block the knees to the body from Romanov. #T2#
Romanov misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Romanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
A knee to the head by Sullivan. #CUT2#
It looks like Vyacheslav Romanov has been cut.
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!
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Sullivan.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Romanov.
Romanov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Romanov misses with a knee to the head.
Romanov working Sullivan over with knees to the body.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Romanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Sullivan won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Sullivan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sullivan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Romanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Romanov tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
Sullivan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sullivan misses with a body punch.
Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan scores with a knee to the head.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan landing knees to the head.
Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but Romanov avoids it by throwing Sullivan back against the cage. #T4#
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sullivan obliges.
Romanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sullivan up against the cage.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Sullivan digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
Sullivan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romanovs head.
Romanov misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan tries to land knees in the clinch but Romanov avoids the damage to the body.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms.
Romanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL2#
Sullivan instigates a clinch.
Sullivan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romanov is defending well for now.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Romanov is trying to pull guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romanov looking to throw knees to the head but Sullivan is blocking nicely.
Sullivan avoiding damage as Romanov throws knees to the body.
Sullivan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Romanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romanov.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Sullivan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan tries to land knees in the clinch but Romanov avoids the damage to the body.
Sullivan lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Romanov missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan pushes Romanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Romanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Romanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sullivan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Romanov tries to pull guard but Sullivan won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyacheslav Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Romanov looking to throw knees to the head but Sullivan is blocking nicely.
Sullivan lands an uppercut.
Romanov missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Romanov.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Romanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Romanov trying to land knees to the body.
Romanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Sullivan won't want to take too many of those.
Romanov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
Romanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
Romanov throws a head punch that misses.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romanov blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Romanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sullivan walks away with a smile on his face. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romanov connects with a body shot that sends Sullivan's belly button to the back.
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick.#T3##CL2#
Sullivan rushes Romanov and presses him up against the cage.
Sullivan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan digs a right hand underneath Romanov's ribcage. Romanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sullivan struggles to land a body shot inside as Romanov controls his hands.
Sullivan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romanov misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
Sullivan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Romanov.
Romanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
Romanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan avoids it.#T4#
Romanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
Romanov misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Romanov blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Romanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Romanov tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
A short uppercut from Romanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan landing knees to the head.
Romanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Sullivan tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romanov missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vyacheslav Romanov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##CL#
Romanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Romanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Romanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sullivan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Romanov can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan controls the action.
Romanov jumps guard but Sullivan stands there with Romanov around his waist. Romanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romanov tries a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head.
Romanov tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romanov blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Sullivan.
Romanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sullivan walks away with a smile on his face. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Romanov thumps Sullivan with a low kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#CL2#
Sullivan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romanov is working Sullivan over against the cage.
Romanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Romanov.
Sullivan prevents a body shot from Romanov.
Romanov works on Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan with a knee to the head.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan misses with a body punch.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Romanov blocks it. #T2#
Romanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sullivan is defending well for now.
Romanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
Romanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Romanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Romanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Romanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Romanov with a nice head shot there.
Romanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Romanov is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Romanov trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Romanov manages to pass to side control.
Sullivan is trying to stand up here but Romanov is controlling him well. #ES2#
Sullivan has one foot on Romanov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Sullivan rushes Romanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Romanov. #T4#
Romanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romanov prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a knee strike.
Romanov working Sullivan over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Romanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov is working Sullivan over against the cage.
Romanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romanov.#ROC#
Sullivan is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Romanov.
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanov finish him?
Romanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romanov.
Romanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romanov lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheslav Romanov had his way with Robert Sullivan in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Romanov lands with a shot to the body.
Sullivan seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Romanov back into the cage.
Romanov gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romanov just leaning against Sullivan, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Romanov.
Romanov trying to land knees to the body.
Romanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov tries to pull guard but Sullivan holds him up against the cage and eventually Romanov drops back down to his feet.
Romanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanov.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan trying to land knees to the body.
Romanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romanov scores with a hook to the body.
Sullivan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Romanov is trying to pull guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vyacheslav Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Romanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Sullivan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but Romanov blocks with his arms. #TD#
Romanov successfully pulls guard.
Sullivan is looking to stand up but Romanov won't let him.
Romanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romanov 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.
Sullivan wants to get up but he can't break Romanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Romanov looking for a guillotine here but Sullivan defends easily.
Romanov is looking to sweep but instead, Sullivan has passed into half guard. #T3##SU2#
Sullivan decides to return to a standing position.
Romanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romanov misses with a double jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Romanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romanov goes for a takedown attempt but Sullivan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sullivan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romanov.#T4#
Romanov swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range. #CL2#
Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully.
Romanov tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Romanov jumps guard.
Sullivan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Romanov looking to control.
Sullivan wanted to stand there but Romanov had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan postures up. #SU2#
Sullivan stands and steps away. Romanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Romanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vyacheslav Romanov.
I think Romanov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Robert Sullivan!

Robert Sullivan is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Robert Sullivan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GFC 23: Romanov vs Sobis     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Sullivan staying out of range there.#CL#
Sullivan has Langhi up against the cage in a clinch.
Langhi wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Sullivan.
Langhi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sullivan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Langhi's efforts to push away.
Sullivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Langhi is trying to break the clinch but Sullivan is controlling him.
Sullivan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Langhi's efforts to push away.
Sullivan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Langhi's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sullivan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Langhi's face. #ROC#
Langhi is rocked!
Sullivan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Langhi with a big uppercut! Langhi tries to clinch up but Sullivan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Langhi to the mat! Langhi covers up and Sullivan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert Sullivan!
Our winner, Robert Sullivan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GFC 17: Horse vs Romanov     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1##CL#
Sullivan pushes Calloway up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Calloway tightens his grip and picks Sullivan up, before dumping him to the ground. Sullivan manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Calloway trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom. #ES#
Sullivan scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Sullivan gets a clinch.
Calloway misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sullivan. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Calloway has been cut.
Calloway wants a takedown.
Sullivan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan landing knees to the body.
Calloway looks winded!
Sullivan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sullivan crunches a lovely knee into Calloway's ribcage.
Calloway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Sullivan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sullivan lands a good knee to the midsection. Calloway won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Sullivan.
Calloway takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Sullivan.
Calloway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Calloway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sullivan digs a right hand underneath Calloway's ribcage. Calloway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head.
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!
Sullivan lands a body shot.
Sullivan connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan.#ROC#
Calloway is rocked!
Sullivan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Calloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Sullivan finish him?
Sullivan landing knees to the body. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan.
Calloway seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Sullivan drops Calloway with a big knee straight up the middle! Calloway is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL#
Sullivan clinches.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calloway jumps guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robert Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Calloway.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head.
Sullivan scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Sullivan manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Calloway drops to the canvas! He's done! Sullivan goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Robert Sullivan!
An out of breath Robert Sullivan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Pacio Fight Night 16     
Date:   May 20, 2016
#R1#
Bulger looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
Sullivan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Sullivan gets a clinch.
Sullivan scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like John Bulger has been cut.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Sullivan misses with a knee to the head.
Bulger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a knee to the head. #KD#
Sullivan drops Bulger with a big knee straight up the middle! Bulger is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Bulger is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sullivan has closed the distance and engaged Bulger in a clinch.
Bulger is still on wobbly legs! Can Sullivan finish him?
Sullivan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bulger seems to have recovered his senses.
Bulger looks winded!
Sullivan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bulger's face.
Sullivan is leaning against Bulger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sullivan lands a big knee to the head and Bulger goes down! Sullivan pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Sullivan!
An out of breath Robert Sullivan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
John Bulger was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back.'.

 

Event: Pacio Fight Night 11     
Date:   Apr 24, 2016
#R1#
Sakunariatoyu goes for a double leg but Sullivan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sullivan continues to drive forward.#CL#
Sullivan rushes Sakunariatoyu and presses him up against the cage.
Sakunariatoyu looking for a takedown.
Sullivan scores with a knee to the head.
Sullivan with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kyato Sakunariatoyu has been cut.
A knee to the head by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head.
Sakunariatoyu looking for a takedown.
Robert Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyato Sakunariatoyu.
Sakunariatoyu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a big knee! That's hurt Sakunariatoyu! Oh, he's all over the place! Sullivan lands another knee that sends Sakunariatoyu to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Sullivan!
Robert Sullivan retains his super heavyweight title!
Robert Sullivan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Pacio Fight Night 8     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1##CL#
Garnett gets tackled into the cage by Sullivan. Sullivan maintains the clinch.
Sullivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Sullivan. #CUT#
It looks like Josh Garnett has been cut.
Sullivan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sullivan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garnett looks winded!
Sullivan digs a right hand underneath Garnett's ribcage. Garnett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sullivan lands with a left to the head.
Sullivan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A right handed body shot lands from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a left hand.
Sullivan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garnetts head.
Sullivan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Garnett is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Garnett's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Garnett! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Robert Sullivan!
Robert Sullivan retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Robert Sullivan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Pacio Fight Night 4     
Date:   Mar 19, 2016
#R1##CL#
Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Sullivan. #CUT#
It looks like Zudrunas Savickas has been cut.
Sullivan scores with a shot to the side of Savickas's head.
A body shot lands from Sullivan.
Sullivan landing knees to the head. #KD#
Sullivan drops Savickas with a big knee straight up the middle! Savickas is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Savickas is rocked!
Savickas looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savickas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Sullivan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sullivan.
Sullivan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Savickas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sullivan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Savickas's face. #CUT#
That has opened up Zudrunas Savickas's cut even more.
Sullivan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sullivan takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Savickas is off balance and as he stumbles, Sullivan throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Savickas's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Robert Sullivan!
Robert Sullivan is the new super heavyweight champion!
Robert Sullivan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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