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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan IV has chosen Seven Deadly Sins as his entrance music. Alexander Valentine had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Valentine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan IV avoids a kick to the body.
Valentine throws a jab when Sullivan IV was well out of range.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan IV takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sullivan IV thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Sullivan IV misses.
Sullivan IV throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valentine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sullivan IV keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sullivan IV's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Valentine 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.
Sullivan IV trying to control but Valentine postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sullivan IV is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sullivan IV is desperately trying to improve his position but Valentine has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine avoids the attempt from Sullivan IV to control.
Sullivan IV is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valentine landing shots from mount.
Sullivan IV manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throwing shots but Sullivan IV is blocking nicely.
Valentine wants to pass to mount but Sullivan IV is defending the position.
Sullivan IV is looking to escape.
Sullivan IV is trying to get back to full guard.
Valentine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valentine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valentine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valentine wants to take a breather but Sullivan IV is having none of it.
Valentine lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine winds up and cracks Sullivan IV with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan IV wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Valentine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sullivan IV's corner calls for a 1-2. Sullivan IV obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sullivan IV takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valentine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Sullivan IV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valentine finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan IV's head.
Valentine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sullivan IV misses with a low kick.
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Sullivan IV lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Valentine - just one landing.
Sullivan IV digs a good hook to Valentine's body.
Valentine throws out a leg kick but Sullivan IV moves out of range and Valentine only half commits.
Sullivan IV staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine cracks Sullivan IV with a good jab.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sullivan IV finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
Valentine scores with a shot to the body.
Sullivan IV tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sullivan IV takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valentine scores with the left hand. Sullivan IV knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Valentine.
Sullivan IV checks a leg kick.
Valentine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan IV misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sullivan IV misses with a body shot.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan IV misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sullivan IV misses.
Nice shot lands for Sullivan IV.
Valentine tries to score with a low kick but Sullivan IV moves his leg out of the way.
Valentine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Valentine misses.
Valentine cracks a nice hook into Sullivan IV's ribs.
Sullivan IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Alexander Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan IV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sullivan IV misses with a straight left.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and Sullivan IV counters with a stiff right hand.
Sullivan IV throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Valentine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexander Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan IV defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan IV was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looks to land a left hand but Sullivan IV moved out of range nicely.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sullivan IV's waist but Sullivan IV gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Sullivan IV tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valentine checks the leg kick.
Valentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sullivan IV attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sullivan IV connects with a leg kick. Valentine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valentine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Valentine scores with a nice body kick.
Sullivan IV moves away from the strike by Valentine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valentine's calf.
Valentine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sullivan IV. That did some damage!
John L Sullivan IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Sullivan IV.
Valentine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan IV checks the leg kick.
Valentine misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine throws a hook but Sullivan IV avoids it easily.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Valentine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan IV ducks down to avoid it.
Sullivan IV throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
Valentine scores with a spinning back kick!
Valentine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Sullivan IV's head but Sullivan IV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sullivan IV has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valentine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws an elbow that misses. Sullivan IV uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valentine's guard. Nice move by Sullivan IV!
Sullivan IV stopping the sweep attempt from Valentine.
Sullivan IV postures up.
Sullivan IV not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sullivan IV wants to stand but Valentine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John L Sullivan IV was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sullivan IV darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentine lands the left hand.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan IV moves away.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV connects with a leg kick. Valentine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sullivan IV lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sullivan IV under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Sullivan IV counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valentine's knee momentarily.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Valentine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sullivan IV thows a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick which misses Valentine's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentine tries to avoid it.
Valentine misses with a hook
letting Sullivan IV counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan IV pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan IV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valentine finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan IV's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick which misses Valentine's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentine tries to avoid it.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan IV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan IV connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valentine.
Valentine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sullivan IV checks it well.
Sullivan IV feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valentine's calf.
Valentine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sullivan IV keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan IV. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John L Sullivan IV really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valentine is looking to chop away at Sullivan IV's legs.
Valentine moves out of range as Sullivan IV strikes.
Valentine throws a hook but Sullivan IV avoids it easily.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan IV moves away.
Valentine swings for the body but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
Sullivan IV lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sullivan IV stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sullivan IV slips a jab from Valentine.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Sullivan IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV thumps Valentine with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV delivers a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sullivan IV.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sullivan IV finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Sullivan IV misses
and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 IV looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sullivan IV is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sullivan IV has control of Valentine's left arm, preventing Valentine from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valentine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John L Sullivan IV.
Valentine scoring well with a low kick there.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and Sullivan IV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan IV misses with a body kick.
Valentine works Sullivan IV's body with a nice hook.
Sullivan IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine tries to land a leg kick but Sullivan IV saw it coming and moves away.
Sullivan IV displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valentine.
Sullivan IV on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan IV.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan IV blocks the low kick.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sullivan IV is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valentine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Alexander Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine connects with a couple of short punches.
Valentine stops Sullivan IV from standing up.
Sullivan IV controls Valentine momentarily but Valentine frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sullivan IV trying to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. John L Sullivan IV was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sullivan IV slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but John L Sullivan IV will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Sullivan IV's head but Sullivan IV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan IV thuds his shin into the meat of Valentine's side.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a lazy head kick
and Valentine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sullivan IV's guard now.
Valentine preventing the sweep.
Valentine trying to control but Sullivan IV is working from the bottom.
Sullivan IV trying to keep a closed guard but Valentine is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan IV avoids the body shot from Valentine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws out a powerful jab.
Valentine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valentine throws a big shot that misses.
Sullivan IV misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valentine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valentine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sullivan IV is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valentine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valentine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valentine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan IV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Sullivan IV throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan IV lands a right hook to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Sullivan IV is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Valentine.
It looks like John L Sullivan IV has been cut.
Valentine catches Sullivan IV with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sullivan IV throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Valentine takes a swing at Sullivan IV's ribcage but misses.
Sullivan IV is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
Valentine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan IV is fending him off so far but Valentine persists. Nope, Sullivan IV circles away and we're back to standing.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sullivan IV.
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown but Sullivan IV manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valentine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
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 IV cracks a nice hook into Valentine's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Sullivan IV misses.
Valentine cracks Sullivan IV with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Sullivan IV counters with a body kick.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Valentine throws a body punch but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Valentine throws a wild body kick that Sullivan IV sees coming a mile off.
Valentine slips a straight right by Sullivan IV.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valentine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Valentine!
Alexander Valentine retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Alexander Valentine said 'In a career full of ups and downs, this win , hopefully, is the start of something amazing! '.
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