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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Sullivan (ranked 24321 p4p, 3413 weight class) and Jamal Jameson (ranked 623 p4p, 393 weight class). Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by The Git Up. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamal Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jameson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Jameson with a series of wild strikes but Jameson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jameson 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. Jameson is in Sullivan's guard.
Sullivan working a defensive guard but Jameson passes into half guard.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jameson is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson decides to stand up.
Sullivan throws a series of strikes that have Jameson backpedaling.
Jameson dives in for a single leg takedown but Sullivan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sullivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jameson throws out a counter right but Sullivan avoids it with no problem.
Sullivan digs a good body shot into Jameson's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson takes one to the chin there.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jameson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sullivan breaks from the clinch.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sullivan misses with a straight right.
Jameson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Jameson unleashes a big counter combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jameson dives in and scores a takedown into Sullivan's guard.
Sullivan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jameson on the ground.
Jameson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jameson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jameson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameson stands and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jameson controls the position.
Sullivan is not content to let Jameson control the position.
Sullivan being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sullivan looks to land a combination. Jameson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jameson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan avoids it really well and circles away.
Sullivan is looking for a counter combo.
Ron Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jameson.
A left and a right from Sullivan both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan moves away from the strike by Jameson.
Ron Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sullivan circles away.
Ron Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jameson shoots in and gets a takedown into Sullivan's guard.
Sullivan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Jameson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jameson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sullivan's efforts to push away.
Jameson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jameson prevents Sullivan from breaking the clinch.
Jameson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jameson has hold of one of Sullivan's legs. Sullivan is fighting the takedown attempt but Jameson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sullivan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jameson shoots for a takedown but Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sullivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sullivan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jameson manages to break the clinch.
Jameson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jameson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullivan defends it nicely.
Jameson's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jameson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ron Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jameson.
Sullivan thows a leg kick but Jameson checks it
and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jameson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sullivan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jameson is taking a breather. Sullivan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jameson controlling the action here.
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sullivan wants to control but Jameson is keeping busy and won't allow 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.
Jameson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sullivan is looking to control Jameson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sullivan avoid being mounted?
Jameson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jameson tries to pass to full mount but Sullivan defends it.
Jameson works his way into full mount!
Jameson content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sullivan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jameson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jameson takes a little break here. Sullivan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jameson can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jameson advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jameson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jameson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jameson working for a submission but Sullivan is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sullivan?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Jameson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jameson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sullivan quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Jameson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jameson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sullivan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson decides to return to a standing position.
Sullivan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ron Sullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Jameson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan connects with the punch.
Sullivan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sullivan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jameson is out of range and Sullivan settles back down.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Jameson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jameson darts in and clinches Sullivan up against the cage.
A short left from Sullivan.
Sullivan gets underhooks to prevent Jameson's takedown attempt.
Jameson is trying to pull guard but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Jameson.
Jameson has Sullivan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sullivan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ron Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jameson.
Jameson keeps control of Sullivan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sullivan is trying to break the clinch but Jameson has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sullivan.
A right handed body shot lands from Sullivan.
Sullivan is trying to break the clinch but Jameson is controlling him.
Jameson tries to pull guard but Sullivan won't allow it.
Sullivan wants to break free but Jameson has control.
Jameson successfully pulls guard.
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!
Jameson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jamal Jameson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jameson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jameson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jameson content to control rather than advance.
Jameson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sullivan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sullivan is concentrating on defense, preventing Jameson from advancing position.
Jameson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jameson working Sullivan over with strikes.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Jameson 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.
Well, if Jameson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jamal Jameson.
I think Jameson 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Jameson!
The defeated Ron Sullivan had this to say: 'Man oh man this is a tough pill to swallow. His luck got the best of me and he landed some good stuff. Don't get it wrong tho, I'm coming back to knock his arse out. Cheers!!'.
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