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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan IV's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seven Deadly Sins. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mortis's choice of entrance music: Crush 'em by Megadeth. John L Sullivan IV could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Mortis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Mortis!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan IV throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mortis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Mortis is predictable there
and Sullivan IV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sullivan IV throws a shot from downtown. Mortis moves away and avoids it.
Mortis shoots in but Sullivan IV avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sullivan IV defending well as Mortis loads up on a big left hand.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mortis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mortis throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan IV's shoulder, as Sullivan IV tries to avoid the shot.
Mortis throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan IV bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sullivan IV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mortis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mortis misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortis throws a series of punches but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Sullivan IV scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sullivan IV. That snapped Mortis's head back.
Mortis throws a combination that misses
and Sullivan IV makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mortis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sullivan IV.
A clash of legs there as Mortis blocks the low kick.
A big right from Sullivan IV misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mortis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mortis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mortis throws a series of punches but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a lazy body kick
and Mortis counters with a good low kick that Sullivan IV was not able to check.
Sullivan IV tries to clinch but Mortis is having none of it.
Sullivan IV tests Mortis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Kyle Mortis has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mortis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan IV.
Mortis stuns Sullivan IV with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sullivan IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mortis.
Mortis checks a low kick from Sullivan IV.
Mortis clobbers Sullivan IV with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sullivan IV finds it's way round the side to connect with Mortis's head.
Sullivan IV moves away from the strike by Mortis.
Sullivan IV is looking to land body kicks.
Mortis throws a combination. Sullivan IV tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like John L Sullivan IV has been cut.
Mortis tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan IV lands a head kick. Mortis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan IV scores with a nice right hand.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab. Mortis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mortis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sullivan IV thuds a left hand into Mortis's body.
Mortis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mortis swinging wildly here.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mortis looks gassed!
Sullivan IV fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Sullivan IV tenderised Mortis's leg. Mortis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that misses.
John L Sullivan IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan IV walks into a straight right hand from Mortis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV misses with a low kick.
Sullivan IV thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John L Sullivan IV dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sullivan IV takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
John L Sullivan IV is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan IV moves away from the strike by Mortis.
Sullivan IV on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV misses with a double jab.
Mortis thuds a left hand into Sullivan IV's body.
Sullivan IV checks a leg kick nicely.
Mortis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sullivan IV scores with a hook to the body. Mortis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mortis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sullivan IV misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mortis's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mortis is breathing heavily.
Sullivan IV throws a shot from downtown. Mortis moves away and avoids it.
Mortis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan IV uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mortis throws a low kick but Sullivan IV avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Mortis.
Mortis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sullivan IV.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan IV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan IV misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV misses with a double jab.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mortis.
Sullivan IV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan IV dodges the punch combination from Mortis.
Sullivan IV throws a front kick aimed at Mortis's knee but Mortis avoids it well.
Sullivan IV scores with a nice right hand.
Sullivan IV missing with a left hand there. Mortis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mortis with a jab.
Mortis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sullivan IV lands with a right hand.
Mortis throws a solid leg kick but Sullivan IV takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mortis.
Kyle Mortis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sullivan IV slips a straight right by Mortis.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mortis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sullivan IV has got the better of the exchanges.
Mortis misses with a hook
and Sullivan IV counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No joy there for Sullivan IV, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan IV lands a right hook to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mortis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan IV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mortis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mortis there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Sullivan IV finds it's way through Mortis's defenses.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick
and Mortis counters with a leg kick.
Sullivan IV uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sullivan IV throws a front kick aimed at Mortis's knee but Mortis avoids it well.
Sullivan IV throws a poor cross that misses
and Mortis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Mortis. Those never looked like landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Sullivan IV blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John L Sullivan IV dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mortis motions for Sullivan IV to come forward. Mortis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan IV is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mortis can do to turn this around?
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Mortis strikes.
Mortis throws a right hand that misses
and Sullivan IV makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mortis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mortis looks to land a left hand but Sullivan IV moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a series of punches but Mortis moves out of range.
Sullivan IV throws a series of punches but Mortis avoids them all with ease.
Sullivan IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan IV looks for the body kick but Mortis saw that one coming.
Mortis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortis misses with a few strikes there.
Mortis throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mortis avoids the head kick by Sullivan IV.
Mortis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mortis throws a jab when Sullivan IV was well out of range.
Mortis connects with a jab.
Mortis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV checks a leg kick.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild body shot.
Mortis moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortis misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a hook but Mortis blocks it.
Sullivan IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sullivan IV scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mortis misses with a straight left.
Mortis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Sullivan IV blocks the leg kick.
Sullivan IV pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mortis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan IV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sullivan IV scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mortis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mortis misses the shot to the body.
Mortis has a takedown stuffed.
Mortis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mortis looks to land a right hand but Sullivan IV moved out of range.
Mortis misses with a kick to the body
and Sullivan IV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mortis checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mortis ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan IV.
Mortis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sullivan IV lands with a straight right. Mortis didn't see that one coming.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab. Mortis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mortis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan IV is just out of range.
Sullivan IV scores with a body shot.
Sullivan IV clobbers Mortis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan IV paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sullivan IV throws a quick inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sullivan IV.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John L Sullivan IV clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sullivan IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mortis slips a jab from Sullivan IV.
Mortis throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan IV bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mortis tries a low kick but Sullivan IV avoids it.
Sullivan IV connects with a single shot there.
Mortis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan IV manages to avoid it.
Sullivan IV moves out of range as Mortis throws a body kick.
Mortis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Sullivan IV misses
letting Mortis counter with a right hand.
Sullivan IV lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan IV thows a body kick. Mortis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mortis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan IV.
Nice shot by Sullivan IV.
Mortis slips a jab from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan IV feints and then cracks Mortis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mortis down.
Mortis avoids the body shot from Sullivan IV.
Mortis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan IV.
Mortis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV rushes Mortis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan IV scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sullivan IV keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mortis's efforts to push away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sullivan IV here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mortis is trying to drag Sullivan IV to the mat but Sullivan IV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sullivan IV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sullivan IV slips a jab from Mortis.
Mortis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mortis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV checks the leg kick.
Sullivan IV slips a jab from Mortis.
Mortis takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Sullivan IV misses its intended target.
Mortis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sullivan IV misses with a hook.
Sullivan IV staying out of range there.
Mortis blocks a jab.
Sullivan IV with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mortis missing with a left hand there. Sullivan IV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mortis scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sullivan IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mortis.
Mortis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mortis throws a combination that misses
and Sullivan IV counters with a left to the body.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild body shot.
Mortis throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan IV ducks down to avoid it.
Sullivan IV throws a jab when Mortis was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick that misses.
Sullivan IV throws a push kick but Mortis slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mortis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sullivan IV on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John L Sullivan IV had his way with Kyle Mortis in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mortis.
The crowd cheers as Sullivan IV lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mortis doesn't seem phased though.
Sullivan IV takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sullivan IV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Mortis is just out of range.
A big right from Sullivan IV misses.
Mortis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mortis connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Mortis misses.
Sullivan IV avoids the body shot from Mortis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV cracks the inside of Mortis's front leg.
Mortis connects with a solid leg kick.
Sullivan IV ducks right into an uppercut from Mortis.
Mortis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mortis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sullivan IV sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mortis somewhat.
Mortis throws the left hand but Sullivan IV avoids the punch easily.
Sullivan IV lands a glancing blow to the side of Mortis's head.
Sullivan IV clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV tries a body shot but Mortis blocks it.
Mortis breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Mortis does no damage.
Mortis looks to land a left hand but Sullivan IV moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan IV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mortis.
Sullivan IV feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mortis's calf.
Mortis stalks Sullivan IV and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sullivan IV's face. Sullivan IV staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mortis scores with a jab. Sullivan IV acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sullivan IV slips a jab and a cross from Mortis.
Mortis is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mortis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kyle Mortis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Mortis misses its intended target.
Sullivan IV lands a jab to the head.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the side of Mortis's head but Mortis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mortis momentarily.
Mortis is looking to land body kicks.
Sullivan IV lands a big head kick that sends Mortis tumbling to the mat! Sullivan IV takes a step backwards and waves Mortis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mortis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan IV on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mortis is still on wobbly legs! Can Sullivan IV finish him?
Sullivan IV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortis throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sullivan IV to counter with a crisp jab.
Sullivan IV buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Sullivan IV.
Mortis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mortis tries to score with a low kick but Sullivan IV moves his leg out of the way.
Sullivan IV lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan IV scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John L Sullivan IV showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sullivan IV has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John L Sullivan IV!
John L Sullivan IV retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, John L Sullivan IV started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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