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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Shunkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sutherland's choice of entrance music: 2Pac - Keep Ya Head Up. Joe Sutherland will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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164 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitaliy Shunkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shunkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sutherland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shunkov somewhat.
Shunkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sutherland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shunkov somewhat.
Shunkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sutherland counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shunkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaliy Shunkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shunkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shunkov shoots in for a takedown but Sutherland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shunkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sutherland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shunkov trying to control the position but Sutherland is working away.
Shunkov wants to stand but Sutherland is controlling his arm.
Shunkov works to advance to full mount. Sutherland defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shunkov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sutherland hang on?
Shunkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Sutherland is squirming around, avoiding Shunkov's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov throwing strikes here but Sutherland is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shunkov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Shunkov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shunkov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov has Sutherland flattened out and is raining down punches.
Shunkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I would not like to be Sutherland right now.
Sutherland manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shunkov's guard. Nice work there by Sutherland.
Shunkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sutherland stops Shunkov from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shunkov looking for a guillotine here but Sutherland defends easily.
Shunkov looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutherland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sutherland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shunkov controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Shunkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shunkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sutherland counters with a two punch combo.
Shunkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sutherland to the ground. Shunkov is now in Sutherland's guard.
Shunkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sutherland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shunkov is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shunkov stacks Sutherland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shunkov!
Shunkov cracks Sutherland with a big right hand but Sutherland just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shunkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sutherland is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vitaliy Shunkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sutherland is looking for a sweep.
Shunkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sutherland is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shunkov gets to mount! Sutherland was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shunkov working for a guillotine from mount but Sutherland is in no mood to give up.
Shunkov tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Shunkov trying to control but Sutherland is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland regains half guard.
Sutherland is not content to let Shunkov control the position.
Still in half guard, Shunkov seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shunkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sutherland keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shunkov trying to pass the guard but Sutherland defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sutherland slips a jab and a cross from Shunkov.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shunkov.
Shunkov moves into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shunkov is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaliy Shunkov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shunkov throws a series of punches but Sutherland moves out of range.
Shunkov throws a right and a left that Sutherland avoids nicely.
Shunkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sutherland as he jumps to the side.
Shunkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Sutherland sprawls well. He's pushed Shunkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shunkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sutherland counters with a three punch combo that has Shunkov backing up. Shunkov nods at Sutherland to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaliy Shunkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shunkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sutherland sprawls well. Sutherland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shunkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Shunkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shunkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sutherland but Sutherland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shunkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sutherland is looking for a triangle but Shunkov pushes his legs off easily.
Shunkov wants to control from the top but Sutherland keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland looking for a guillotine here but Shunkov defends easily.
Shunkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutherland can do to turn this around?
Sutherland has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shunkov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sutherland has tightened it up now! Shunkov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Sutherland!
Joe Sutherland is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Joe Sutherland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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