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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Makoniko (ranked 4896 p4p, 5112 weight class) and Grant Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Makoniko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makoniko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sullivan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makoniko somewhat.
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sullivan. No joy for Makoniko on that attempt.
Makoniko shoots in and drives through. Sullivan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Makoniko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan connects with a high kick.
It looks like Jason Makoniko has been cut.
Sullivan digs a good hook to Makoniko's body.
Makoniko shoots in and bounces Sullivan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makoniko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makoniko postures up.
Sullivan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makoniko stands up over Sullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but Makoniko postures up.
Makoniko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makoniko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Sullivan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makoniko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Makoniko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Makoniko wants to get back to full guard.
Sullivan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makoniko tries to get to full guard but Sullivan has control of the leg.
Sullivan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makoniko's head.
Sullivan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makoniko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan blocks the strikes from Makoniko.
Makoniko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makoniko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makoniko is trying to control the position but Sullivan postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sullivan cracks Makoniko with a solid left hand.
Sullivan is looking to work some ground and pound but Makoniko has wrist control.
Sullivan throws a big right hand that misses.
Sullivan is working Makoniko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Makoniko.
Makoniko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Makoniko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makoniko working over Sullivan with some ground and pound. Sullivan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Makoniko wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is defending well.
Makoniko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makoniko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Makoniko working the head and body with strikes.
Makoniko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makoniko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makoniko slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
Makoniko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makoniko working the head and body with strikes.
Sullivan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makoniko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makoniko's back!
Sullivan misses with punches from the back.
Makoniko tries to break free.
Makoniko avoids the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan is hanging on to Makoniko's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan missing with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan scores with punches and elbows.
Sullivan missing with strikes from the back.
Sullivan lands with a hammerfist to the side of Makoniko's head.
Sullivan throwing sloppy strikes.
Sullivan throwing sloppy strikes.
Sullivan missing with punches from the back.
Makoniko covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Makoniko is trying to break free.
Makoniko covering up well under a series of strikes from Sullivan.
Makoniko can't escape the position.
Sullivan has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Makoniko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Makoniko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sullivan lands a nice hook to Makoniko's body. Makoniko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makoniko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sullivan is trying to defend but Makoniko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Makoniko 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.
Sullivan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makoniko.
Makoniko lands with a punch from half guard.
Makoniko slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
Makoniko working Sullivan over with strikes.
Makoniko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sullivan to regain full guard.
Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makoniko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makoniko throws an elbow that misses. Sullivan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makoniko's guard. Nice move by Sullivan!
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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sullivan won't allow Makoniko to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makoniko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sullivan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makoniko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sullivan throws a big elbow that misses.
Sullivan throws a big right hand that misses.
Makoniko wants to sweep here but Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing.
Makoniko lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Makoniko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sullivan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Makoniko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Sullivan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Makoniko misses the target.
Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Makoniko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Makoniko tries to clinch but Sullivan is having none of it.
Makoniko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makoniko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makoniko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makoniko throws an elbow that misses. Sullivan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makoniko's guard. Nice move by Sullivan!
Sullivan lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Makoniko.
Makoniko is working hard here to advance position.
Sullivan lands a couple of elbows.
Sullivan is looking to work some ground and pound but Makoniko has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sullivan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sullivan won't allow Makoniko to sweep him here.
Sullivan postures up in Makoniko's guard and throws a big left but Makoniko blocks it.
Sullivan is looking to work some ground and pound but Makoniko has wrist control.
Sullivan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makoniko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sullivan enables Makoniko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sullivan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jason Makoniko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makoniko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makoniko lands a couple of elbows.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sullivan.
Sullivan throwing shots but Makoniko is blocking nicely.
Makoniko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sullivan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makoniko defending well though.
Sullivan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Makoniko trying to control from the bottom.
Sullivan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sullivan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makoniko wants to get back to full guard.
Makoniko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makoniko tries to get out of the position.
Makoniko wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makoniko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sullivan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Makoniko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Makoniko has a takedown stuffed.
Makoniko tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Makoniko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sullivan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makoniko working the head with strikes.
Makoniko working the ground and pound from side control.
Makoniko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Makoniko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sullivan down.
Sullivan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Makoniko.
Sullivan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makoniko.
Makoniko misses with a head shot. Sullivan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Makoniko is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoniko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sullivan's head.
Makoniko landing with the ground and pound.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makoniko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makoniko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makoniko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Makoniko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makoniko works over Sullivan with some ground and pound from guard.
Makoniko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sullivan's head.
Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makoniko throws a strike but Sullivan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sullivan is looking to work some ground and pound but Makoniko has wrist control.
Makoniko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sullivan's guard.
Grant Sullivan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makoniko.
Makoniko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sullivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makoniko postures up in Sullivan's guard and throws a big left but Sullivan blocks it.
Makoniko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makoniko stopping the sweep attempt from Sullivan.
Makoniko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Makoniko chips away with some ground and pound.
Makoniko scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makoniko wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is keeping the position.
Makoniko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makoniko is working Sullivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko stands up over Sullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makoniko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sullivan pulls Makoniko in close to prevent any damage.
Makoniko landing with the ground and pound.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makoniko.
Sullivan looking to control.
Makoniko throws a strike but Sullivan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Makoniko keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makoniko working a defensive guard here.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Makoniko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makoniko holds on and takes a little breather.
Sullivan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan trying to control but Makoniko is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sullivan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sullivan slaps away a takedown attempt from Makoniko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makoniko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sullivan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Makoniko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makoniko is defended easily by Sullivan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Makoniko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sullivan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Sullivan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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