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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pull Plugger (ranked 2255 p4p, 2263 weight class) and Danny Sullivan (ranked 232 p4p, 233 weight class). Sullivan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150
10 - 9 - 0 |
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7 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sullivan enables Plugger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sullivan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sullivan 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.
Plugger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sullivan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Plugger, into his guard.
Plugger pulls Sullivan in close to prevent any damage.
Plugger trying to keep a closed guard but Sullivan is proving a slippery customer.
Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger 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 pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to move into half guard but instead Plugger has managed to sweep!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sullivan holds on and takes a little breather.
Plugger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Plugger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Plugger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Plugger wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plugger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Plugger tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Plugger throwing strikes but missing.
Plugger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sullivan has wrist control.
Plugger with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plugger works over Sullivan with some ground and pound from guard.
Sullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Plugger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Plugger throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan blocks nicely.
Plugger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Plugger is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sullivan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Plugger gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sullivan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Plugger lets go of the hold and Sullivan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pull Plugger!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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