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Event:
Pulse 66 - Devon vs Boyfriend
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Sullivan shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sullivan misses with a takedown
and Dangerous Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Sullivan backing up. Sullivan nods at Dangerous Jr to acknowledge the strikes.#KD#
Dangerous Jr cracks Sullivan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sullivan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dangerous Jr finish him?
#ROC#
Sullivan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Sullivan feints and as Dangerous Jr raises his hands in defense, Sullivan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sullivan is still in real trouble! Can Dangerous Jr finish him?
Dangerous Jr keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Dangerous Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fight Club FC that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Sullivan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dangerous Jr dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sullivan has his feet on Dangerous Jr's thighs here. He's pushed Dangerous Jr off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dangerous Jr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey Sullivan!
A victorious Mickey Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Pulse 60 - Dier vs Breznhev
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Sullivan's guard.#SUB2#
Sullivan has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Silva is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sullivan to get the leverage.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sullivan seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sullivan throws a big right hand that misses.
Sullivan trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sullivan passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sullivan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sullivan is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sullivan working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sullivan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Sullivan looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
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 Alessandro Silva will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Sullivan is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Sullivan's guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sullivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva works his way into side control. #T1#
Sullivan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sullivan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sullivan tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sullivan looks to move to half guard but instead Silva has passed into mount! Damn!
Silva wants to control the pace but Sullivan is squirming around nicely.
Silva moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Silva is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sullivan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Sullivan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms. #T3#
Silva biding his time, controlling Sullivan. #SUB#
Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Sullivan can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Silva looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Sullivan taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alessandro Silva!
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Event:
PLMMA 34
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Murakami was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
Sullivan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Sullivan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sullivan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Murakami screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sullivan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mickey Sullivan!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey Sullivan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Pacio 32 Hendo Come Back
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Mies shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sullivan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mies pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mies is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sullivan sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mies wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is defending well.
Sullivan wants to control but Mies is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sullivan actively working from the bottom here.
Sullivan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sullivan 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.#T1##SUB2#
Sullivan looking for subs off his back but Mies has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mies pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mies in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sullivan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pit Mies!
A pretty intense looking Pit Mies took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Pacio 30 Chaos vs Larsson II
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ebon enables Sullivan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ebon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sullivan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Sullivan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ebon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura but Ebon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sullivan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sullivan seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB2#
Sullivan is working for a kimura but Ebon is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura but Ebon is defending well.
#SUB2#
Sullivan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ebon sees it coming and defends easily.
Ebon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Sullivan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ebon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sullivan has cracked it and Ebon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sullivan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Sullivan!
A victorious Mickey Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 29
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Sullivan dives in and scores a takedown into Mies's guard.#SUB#
Mies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sullivan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sullivan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sullivan postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Mies is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sullivan frees his head nicely. Oh but Mies has switched to an armbar! Sullivan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pit Mies!
Pit Mies took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
UB9: Urban Discipline
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Sullivan shoots and misses
and Hofman counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan shoots in but Hofman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mickey Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adam Hofman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Sullivan.#TD2#
Sullivan gets a double leg takedown into Hofman's guard.
Hofman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Hofman is keeping the position.
Hofman is looking to stand up but Sullivan isn't so interested in that idea.
Hofman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hofman wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SU2#
Sullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sullivan.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hofman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sullivan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Sullivan tries for a kimura but Hofman is defending well.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hofman keeps working.
Hofman tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Sullivan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
You get the feeling that Hofman really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2#
Sullivan has control of Hofman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hofman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hofman tries to buck Sullivan off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Sullivan has isolated one of Hofman's arms. Hofman looking to fight him off but Sullivan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey Sullivan!
A very excited looking Mickey 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.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 67
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Sullivan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marcelo is trying to defend but Sullivan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marcelo taking some punishment here, with Sullivan in his half guard. #SUB2#
Sullivan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sullivan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcelo keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marcelo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sullivan.
Marcelo wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Sullivan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marcelo is just riding it out for now. Sullivan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sullivan is working for a submission of some sort.
Marcelo pushes Sullivan off looking to stand but Sullivan dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Sullivan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Marcelo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sullivan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Sullivan!
Our winner, Mickey 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.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 62
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lovelair fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sullivan sprawls well initially but Lovelair persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lovelair drops an elbow to the side of Sullivan's head.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sullivan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovelair lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sullivan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lovelair pulls his head out easily.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but Lovelair is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Lovelair there.
Lovelair working Sullivan over with strikes.
Lovelair working the head and body with strikes.
Lovelair lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Sullivan is rocked!#T1#
Lovelair trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.
Oh Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lovelair lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sullivan! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lovelair jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raine Lovelair!
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Event:
SHW Hype Wars 1
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Sullivan throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Dos Santos counters with a left and a right that hurts Sullivan! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Dos Santos jumps into full mount!
Sullivan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dos Santos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#
Sullivan is rocked!
Sullivan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sullivan is still in real trouble! Can Dos Santos finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sullivan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dos Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sullivan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sullivan seems to have recovered his senses.
Sullivan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Sullivan stops Dos Santos from standing up.
Dos Santos trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sullivan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dos Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sullivan, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Sullivan working for a triangle but Dos Santos defends it easily.
#T1#
Dos Santos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dos Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Sullivan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.
Dos Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand. Sullivan felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dos Santos looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sullivan can't hide his disappointment, as Dos Santos celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Dos Santos!
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 54
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Grove circles away easily
and Grove counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Grove. That snapped Sullivan's head back.
#TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grove to the mat! Grove manages to get full guard.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing.
Sullivan pushing down on Grove's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grove is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sullivan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura but Grove is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Sullivan is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Grove as he works his way to full guard.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Grove is retaining full guard.
Sullivan is stalling in the full guard.
Grove is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sullivan is refusing to be controlled, as Grove sits in half guard. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grove trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Grove from controlling successfully.
Grove postures up.
Grove with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Sullivan looking for a guillotine here but Grove defends easily.
#T3#
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Grove from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grove trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a triangle but Grove pushes his legs off easily.
Grove controlling from the top position.
Sullivan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SP ICON sucks donkey dick. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Grove will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sullivan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grove with a jab.
Grove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan shoots for a double leg takedown but Grove sprawls well. He's pushed Sullivan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grove wants to clinch.
Grove lands a head kick!
Sullivan shoots in looking for a takedown but Grove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sullivan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kendall Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Sullivan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grove shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sullivan eats them both and turns towards Grove to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grove moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Grove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sullivan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Grove dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grove lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grove to the mat! Grove manages to get full guard. #ES#
Grove pushes Sullivan off and gets back to his feet.
Kendall Grove is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grove throws a push kick but Sullivan slaps the foot to one side.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a takedown but Grove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sullivan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grove jabs Sullivan right on the nose. Sullivan blinks but takes it well.
Mickey Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grove tries to clinch but Sullivan is having none of it.
And Sullivan tries to counter it with a takedown but Grove pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Grove lands a jab to the head.
Grove lands a glancing blow to the side of Sullivan's head.
Sullivan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and Grove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Sullivan is rocked!
Kendall Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Sullivan.#T1#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Grove, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes Grove against the cage but Grove circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Grove misses with a low kick as Sullivan jumps back.
Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looks like Grove has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kendall Grove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grove bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sullivan's head backwards.
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Grove finish him?
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Grove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good standup being displayed there by Grove as he connects with a hook.
Grove is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grove jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grove lands a leg kick that knocks Sullivan off balance momentarily.#CL#
Grove closes the distance and pushes Sullivan back into the cage.
Grove digs a right hand underneath Sullivan's ribcage. Sullivan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grove scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grove.
Grove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grove lands a left hand.
Grove is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sullivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grove is defending well.#T2#
Grove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grove tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan avoids it by throwing Grove back against the cage.
Grove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Grove.
Sullivan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Grove.
Sullivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grove is defending well.
Grove lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Grove.
Grove lands with a left to the head.
Grove lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Grove lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sullivan to his knees! Grove keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendall Grove!
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