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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danylo Belenuik (ranked 3859 p4p, 4152 weight class) and Danny Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan has chosen The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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145
2 - 4 - 0 |
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145
10 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danylo Belenuik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Belenuik counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Belenuik lands strikes from half guard.
Belenuik is working for a submission of some sort.
Belenuik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belenuik prevents Sullivan from standing back up.
Belenuik 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.
Belenuik looks to land a strike but Sullivan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belenuik trying to move into half guard but instead Sullivan has managed to sweep!
Sullivan slips nicely into half guard.
Belenuik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belenuik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belenuik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belenuik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belenuik has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sullivan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sullivan!
Sullivan is looking to take a break and control but Belenuik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belenuik is looking to regain half guard here but Sullivan keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belenuik is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to control the position but Belenuik is working away.
Belenuik is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan wants to control but Belenuik is keeping him busy.
Belenuik is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danylo Belenuik will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sullivan clinches up against the cage.
Belenuik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oooooh!!! Sullivan has knocked Belenuik down with a huge combo! Sullivan steps away and waves a wobbly Belenuik back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Belenuik is rocked!
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belenuik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Belenuik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck for Sullivan with that takedown attempt.
Belenuik seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belenuik pinned against the cage. Belenuik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belenuik feinted with a counter takedown.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Sullivan works over Belenuik's head and body with a nice combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sullivan or perhaps it was just good defense by Belenuik, which made it look bad.
Belenuik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sullivan sprawls and moves away.
Danylo Belenuik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Belenuik is just out of range.
Sullivan throws a lazy body kick
and Belenuik counters with a shoot takedown. Sullivan fights it but they end up in 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!
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Belenuik tries to pass.
Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belenuik.
Belenuik throws a big right hand that misses.
Belenuik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sullivan's head.
Belenuik 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 Belenuik, into his guard.
Sullivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belenuik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sullivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sullivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sullivan forces his way into half guard.
Belenuik has a hand on Sullivan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sullivan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Belenuik is trying desperately to improve position.
Belenuik wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belenuik tries to break free.
Sullivan is persistently looking for the submission but Belenuik is defending it well.
Sullivan keeps control of the position as Belenuik tries to break free.
Belenuik is keeping busy.
Sullivan is hanging on to Belenuik's back as he tries to escape.
Belenuik looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sullivan.
Belenuik can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Belenuik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belenuik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sullivan sprawls and moves away.
Danny Sullivan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and Belenuik counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Danylo Belenuik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sullivan makes his way to full guard, as Belenuik worked for a kimura.
Belenuik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sullivan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belenuik has Sullivan in his guard.
Belenuik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belenuik keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belenuik is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sullivan frees his head nicely. Oh but Belenuik has switched to an armbar! Sullivan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Danylo Belenuik!
An out of breath Danylo Belenuik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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