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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Sullivan (ranked 4569 p4p, 4571 weight class) and Thi Duy Khang (ranked 531 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Declan Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thi Duy Khang!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khang throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
Sullivan shoots in but Khang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khang misses with an uppercut
and Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan has closed the distance and engaged Khang in a clinch.
Khang lands a nice shot to the body.
Sullivan looking to slow down the pace here.
Sullivan tries to score a body lock takedown but Khang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khang stalling in the clinch but Sullivan improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sullivan pulls guard successfully.
Sullivan seems keen to control Khang's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sullivan slips nicely into half guard.
Sullivan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sullivan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sullivan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sullivan cracks Khang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sullivan has control of Khang's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Khang regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sullivan looking for a guillotine from mount but Khang is having none of it.
Khang is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sullivan controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sullivan with shots to the head and body - Khang looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sullivan raining down shots from the mount!
Sullivan stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sullivan staying out of range there.
Thi Duy Khang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khang, pushing him back against the cage.
Khang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sullivan is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khang is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Sullivan has denied him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sullivan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Khang.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but Khang pushes him off.
Sullivan clinches up with Khang and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khang is looking to control Sullivan's arms but Sullivan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khang has his back to the cage.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Khang.
Khang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thi Duy Khang.
Khang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Khang lands a body shot.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Khang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sullivan staying out of range there.
Khang misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but Khang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khang wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Thi Duy Khang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khang just misses with a punch to the body.
Khang looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khang throws out a counter right but Sullivan avoids it with no problem.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Khang, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes Khang against the cage but Khang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Declan Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Khang throws a big shot that misses.
Khang just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Khang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan misses with the combination.
A jab from Khang misses.
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Khang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Declan Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khang looks to throw the jab but Sullivan is out of range.
Sullivan dives in and grabs Khang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khang pushes down on Sullivan's head and hops out.
Khang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khang misses with a series of wild punches.
Khang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khang misses with a hook.
Sullivan slips a jab from Khang.
Khang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sullivan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khang misses with a hook to the body
and Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khang can do to turn this around?
Sullivan walks into a jab.
Sullivan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khang avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khang cracks Sullivan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khang throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Khang misses.
Khang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khang throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
Khang throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
Khang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Khang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Khang misses the target.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khang.
A big right from Khang misses.
Khang just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSullivan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Khang.
Sullivan goes for a double leg but Khang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khang continues to drive forward.
Khang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but Khang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khang is trying to break the clinch but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Khang tries to stall but Sullivan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Khang.
Sullivan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan can't find room to land a body shot as Khang controls the action.
Khang is trying to maintain a safe position but Sullivan gets an underhook and turns Khang into the cage.
Khang scores with a hook to the body.
Khang is looking to control Sullivan's arms but Sullivan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khang has his back to the cage.
Khang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khang wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thi Duy Khang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Khang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Khang misses.
A jab from Khang misses.
Khang looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan is just out of range.
Khang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Khang swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Khang tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Thi Duy Khang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Khang scores with a four punch combination!
Khang misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khang.
Khang throws a hook but Sullivan avoids it easily.
It looked like Sullivan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khang.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khang throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khang thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
Khang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khang just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
No luck for Sullivan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Declan Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Khang.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Khang circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khang! But no joy.
Khang stuffs the takedown attempt from Sullivan. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khang stuffs the takedown attempt from Sullivan. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Khang throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Khang.
And Sullivan counters with a quick kick to the body but Khang blocks it.
Khang swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Khang takes a swing at Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
Khang throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan tries to counter with a takedown but Khang is quick to defend against it.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt - Khang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sullivan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khang throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sullivan is in Khang's guard.
Sullivan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sullivan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sullivan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sullivan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sullivan throwing strikes from guard but Khang blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khang avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan throws a shot to the body.
Khang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sullivan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Khang is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sullivan dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thi Duy Khang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khang 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thi Duy Khang!
Thi Duy Khang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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