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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Sundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cactus Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 cm
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251 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Sundin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cactus Horn! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sundin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sundin showed some decent athleticism there. Horn is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Sundin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sundin trying to pass the guard but Horn defending well. Sundin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Horn tries to roll over but Sundin keeps him under control. Horn wants to get back to full guard but Sundin has mounted him! Sundin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Sundin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Horn is desperately trying to improve his position but Sundin has a good base and remains in mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sundin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Horn is looking to escape. Horn tries to reverse the position but Sundin maintains control. Horn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Horn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sundin's guard. Nice work there by Horn.
Horn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sundin keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Horn cracks Sundin with a good jab. Sundin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horn throws out the jab. Sundin staying out of range there. Sundin scores with a takedown into Horn's guard. Sundin stopping the sweep attempt from Horn.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Horn tries to strike from the bottom.
Horn has his foot on Sundin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sundin works his way back into a safe position though. Horn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Horn looks gassed! Sundin controlling from the top position. Sundin advances position into side control! Horn is looking to reverse the position. Sundin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Horn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Horn is looking for a sweep. Sundin trying to control the position but Horn is working away. Horn is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sundin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Horn is not content to let Sundin control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. A swing and a miss from Horn. Horn misses with a two punch combination.
Sundin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horn loads up on a big right hand but Sundin slips the punch. Horn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Sundin staying out of range there. Sundin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Horn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Sundin fails to land the takedown. Sundin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sundin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horn is fending him off so far but Sundin persists. Nope, Horn circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Sundin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sundin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horn is fending him off so far but Sundin persists. Nope, Horn circles away and we're back to standing. Horn lands a body shot.
Sundin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horn swivels and escapes. Sundin shoots in and bounces Horn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Sundin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Sundin'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. Horn looking for a guillotine here but Sundin defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Sundin dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sundin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Horn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Horn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horn lands a jab to Sundin's midsection. Sundin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horn tries to avoid it but Sundin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horn to the ground. Horn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Horn bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Sundin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Sundin is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horn loads up on a big left hand. Sundin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Horn looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sundin can't hide his disappointment, as Horn celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cactus Horn!
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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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