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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fade To Black. Sullivan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Electric Worry. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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193 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ryan Sullivan has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Sullivan.
Sullivan is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James keeps control of Sullivan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James connects with a knee to the head.
James missing with knees to the body.
James keeps control of Sullivan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sullivan misses with a body punch.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sullivan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James tries to stall but Sullivan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sullivan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sullivan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James trying to control the position but instead, Sullivan has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
Sullivan tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
James utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sullivan.
Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan circles away.
Horrible takedown by Sullivan or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming James to the mat! James manages to get full guard.
Sullivan looks gassed!
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sullivan!
James thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
James sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
James throwing strikes here but Sullivan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
James misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
James wants to control the pace but Sullivan is squirming around nicely.
James misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sullivan is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sullivan manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Sullivan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sullivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sullivan off to one side.
Derek James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sullivan.
James lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sullivan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Sullivan persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Sullivan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sullivan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
James feints and then cracks Sullivan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sullivan down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Sullivan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James scores with a leg kick.
Sullivan circles away from the clinch attempt.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sullivan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
James tries to escape but Sullivan is in control.
James bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sullivan avoids the head kick by James.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a hook.
Derek James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Ryan Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
James moves out of range as Sullivan strikes.
James avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a lazy body kick
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown by Sullivan or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Sullivan throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan keeps the fight on the outside.
Sullivan gets a takedown into half guard.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Sullivan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sullivan decides to return to a standing position.
James tries to clinch but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Derek James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sullivan.
Sullivan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Sullivan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Sullivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryan Sullivan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James closes the distance and clinches.
James keeps control of Sullivan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sullivan wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
Sullivan tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
James lands a knee to the head.
Sullivan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan is trying to break free.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sullivan is rocked!
James connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Sullivan badly! Sullivan tumbles to the floor and James stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek James!
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hype
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