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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Sullivan (ranked 3590 p4p, 4291 weight class) and Matt Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 414 weight class). Matt Collins will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Sullivan!
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, Matt Collins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but Collins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Collins can't break the clinch.
A short left from Collins.
Sullivan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Collins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sullivan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sullivan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Collins tries to stand but Sullivan is controlling from the bottom.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Collins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sullivan dives into side control.
Sullivan staying calm.
Sullivan continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sullivan controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Collins is trying to improve his position.
Sullivan staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
Collins tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Collins to keep the fight standing.
Collins is trying to force a seperation but Sullivan has the dominant position.
Sullivan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Collins smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sullivan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sullivan darts in and clinches Collins up against the cage.
Sullivan jumps guard but Collins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sullivan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sullivan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Collins smiles and moves away.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins lands a nice shot to the body.
Patrick Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan darts in trying to clinch
and Collins counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan dodges the punch combination from Collins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Collins 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 takes the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but Collins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collins missing with knees to the body.
Sullivan jumps guard but Collins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sullivan pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sullivan holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is adopting a defensive guard.
Sullivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Collins trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is controlling Collins's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Collins is looking for the big counter here.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to clinch.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins lands with a right hand.
Sullivan darts in and clinches Collins up against the cage.
Collins tries for a takedown but Sullivan manages to get underhooks.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sullivan jumps guard.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Sullivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sullivan dives into side control.
Sullivan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sullivan working away.
Sullivan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Collins's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
Collins is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Collins pushes Sullivan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sullivan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sullivan takes a little break here. Collins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins being controlled for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Sullivan 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. This is the final round!
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Collins! But no joy.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sullivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sullivan jumps into guard, dragging Collins to the mat.
Collins throws a strike but Sullivan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collins is trying to hold Sullivan in close to prevent damage but Sullivan has managed to pass into half guard.
Sullivan stalling.
Collins tries to kick Sullivan off but Sullivan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy.
Sullivan controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is trying to control but Sullivan passes into side control!
Collins trying to remain calm as Sullivan controls from the top position.
Collins wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan drags him back down.
Sullivan controlling from side mount.
Collins is pushing Sullivan's head away, looking to escape. Sullivan manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
Collins is trying to get back to his feet.
Collins struggling a bit here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sullivan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sullivan wants to clinch.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sullivan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan jumps guard but Collins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sullivan gets control of Collins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sullivan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan seems keen to control Collins's posture.
Collins wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Collins wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Patrick Sullivan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins is fighting to break Sullivan's control of his arms but Sullivan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sullivan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Collins won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Sullivan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sullivan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Collins is looking to stand back up but Sullivan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Collins.
Sullivan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Collins is trying to stand back up but Sullivan is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sullivan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Patrick Sullivan!
Patrick Sullivan 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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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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