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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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286 lbs
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262 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Newton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan misses with a low kick.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Sullivan lands a slapping body shot.
Newton tries a low kick but Sullivan avoids it.
Newton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sullivan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Sullivan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sullivan.
Sullivan is looking to land body kicks.
Newton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Newton misses with a kick to the body.
Newton checks a low kick from Sullivan.
Newton lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Sullivan.
Adam Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sullivan throws a good cross that connects.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan blocks the body kick.
Sullivan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Newton to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sullivan pushes Newton away with a front kick.
Newton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sullivan circles away.
Newton swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Newton throws a leg kick but Sullivan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sullivan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Newton misses.
Sullivan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newton momentarily.
Newton misses with a body kick.
Sullivan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Newton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan fakes the leg kick and cracks Newton in the body.
Sullivan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan throws a head kick that Newton semi-blocks.
Newton misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Newton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sullivan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newton.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sullivan tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sullivan to the ground. Sullivan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Newton avoids the head kick by Sullivan.
Newton blocks a leg kick.
Sullivan connects with a solid leg kick.
Sullivan thows a body kick. Newton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sullivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Newton.
Newton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adam Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan feints and then cracks Newton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newton down.
Newton throws a body kick that misses.
Sullivan scores with a kick to the body.
Newton looks winded!
Sullivan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newton.
Jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Newton walks into a stiff left hand from Sullivan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sullivan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sullivan scores with a nice right hand.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sullivan.
Sullivan slips a jab from Newton.
Sullivan misses with a body kick.
Newton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton scores with a nice strike.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sullivan.
Newton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sullivan.
Newton blocks the body kick.
Sullivan tries to land a front kick but Newton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newton.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Newton.
Newton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Sullivan.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Newton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sullivan throws a body kick that misses.
Newton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sullivan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Sullivan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sullivan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Newton counters with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan scores with a nice body kick.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Newton misses with a low kick.
Sullivan jabs Newton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Sullivan. That snapped Newton's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Newton, right into the meat.
A big left from Newton misses.
Sullivan moves out of range as Newton strikes.
Newton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sullivan misses with a kick to the body.
Sullivan throws a front kick that sends Newton stumbling back into the cage.
Crunch! Sullivan slams his shin into Newton's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton lands a leg kick that knocks Sullivan off balance momentarily.
Newton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Newton persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton ducks right into an uppercut from Sullivan.
Sullivan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Newton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Newton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sullivan.
Sullivan thuds his shin into the meat of Newton's side.
Newton throws a leg kick but Sullivan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sullivan lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sullivan. Newton shrugs it off though.
Newton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sullivan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sullivan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sullivan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan lands with a kick to the temple. Newton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sullivan scores with a head kick.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sullivan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sullivan tries to land a front kick but Newton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan scores with a hook.
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a head kick that half lands.
Sullivan moves out of range as Newton throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton moves out of range of the body kick.
Sullivan is looking to land body kicks.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Newton throws a low kick but Sullivan avoids it.
Sullivan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Sullivan. No joy for Newton on that attempt.
Newton swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Newton can pounce on him.
Sullivan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newton swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Newton might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sullivan has got the better of the exchanges.
Sullivan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sullivan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sullivan lands a nice looking body kick.
Newton blocks the body kick.
Sullivan looks for the body kick but Newton saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Sullivan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Newton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sullivan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Newton.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Newton checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Sullivan.
Newton looks to land a body kick but Sullivan moved away.
Newton throws a leg kick
and Sullivan counters with a head kick. That will keep Newton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sullivan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Newton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan throws the kick towards the body but Newton avoids it.
Newton avoids a kick to the body.
Newton tries to work over Sullivan's front leg with a kick but Sullivan checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Sullivan dominated that second round.
That's time! Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sullivan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adam Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Newton dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Newton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Newton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sullivan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sullivan misses with a body kick.
Sullivan throws a push kick but Newton slaps the foot to one side.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sullivan.
That kick from Sullivan tenderised Newton's leg. Newton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newton throws a low kick, looking for Sullivan's leg but Sullivan calmly moves out of range.
Sullivan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sullivan pushes Newton away with a front kick.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Sullivan. Beautiful body shot.
Newton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adam Sullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan misses with a kick to the body.
Sullivan scores with a head kick.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Sullivan against the cage but Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan slips a straight right by Newton.
Sullivan fakes the leg kick and cracks Newton in the body.
Sullivan moves out of range as Newton strikes.
Sullivan keeps Newton at a distance using the push kick.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl out of it but Newton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sullivan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sullivan lands a nice looking body kick.
Chris Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan scores with a nice body kick.
Sullivan throws a nice head kick!
Sullivan clobbers Newton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Newton avoids a kick to the body.
Sullivan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newton's calf.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Sullivan.
Good work by Sullivan as he checks the leg kick.
Sullivan misses with a body kick.
Sullivan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sullivan lands a head kick!
Newton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton shoots in for a double leg but Sullivan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adam Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Newton.
Sullivan scores with a kick to the body.
Sullivan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Newton takes a step back to recover.
Newton throws a low kick but Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Newton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Sullivan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sullivan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Newton wants to slow Sullivan down by chopping away at his legs.
Newton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Newton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sullivan. That one must have hurt.
A solid body kick from Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton scores with a nice body kick.
Newton misses with a looping left.
Sullivan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan thows a body kick. Newton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sullivan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sullivan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sullivan connects with a body shot that sends Newton's belly button to the back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Newton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sullivan - the referee stops the clock and Newton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sullivan. Newton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice straight punches there by Sullivan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with the left hand. Newton knows he should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Newton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sullivan - the referee stops the clock and Newton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sullivan. Newton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan scores with a kick to the body.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body kick there by Sullivan.
Newton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sullivan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Sullivan!
Adam Sullivan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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