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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Walsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarred Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Walsh had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Walsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarred Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Sullivan misses
and Walsh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walsh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walsh taking a breather.
Walsh is trying to stall.
Sullivan is looking for a takedown.
Sullivan jumps guard but Walsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frank Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarred Sullivan.
Walsh tries to pull guard but Sullivan won't allow it.
Sullivan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walsh trying to land knees to the body.
Sullivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sullivan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sullivan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Walsh is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
Walsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walsh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walsh is on top in guard.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Walsh controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walsh stands and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sullivan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Walsh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Walsh just content to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sullivan can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh lands an elbow.
Sullivan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Walsh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sullivan trying to remain calm as Walsh controls from the top position.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom here.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Walsh moves into the clinch.
Walsh looking for a takedown.
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sullivan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walsh. That one must have hurt.
Walsh misses with a body kick.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Walsh moves out of range easily.
Walsh is looking to counter the offense by Sullivan and move into the clinch.
Walsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sullivan, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walsh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walsh gets control of Sullivan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Walsh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walsh wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh working a defensive guard here.
Walsh wants to sweep here but Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walsh's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Walsh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walsh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Walsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Walsh also avoids with ease.
Walsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walsh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sullivan manages to circle out of the way.
Walsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walsh, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sullivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walsh is pressed up against the cage. Sullivan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walsh down to the mat. Walsh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jarred Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Walsh with a series of wild strikes but Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walsh shoots for a double leg takedown but Sullivan sprawls well. He's pushed Walsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sullivan.
A lull in the action here.
Walsh is trying to improve his position.
Walsh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh won't allow Sullivan to pass to mount.
Sullivan is thwarting Walsh's attempts to control the position.
Walsh is pressing down on Sullivan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Walsh.
Walsh seems keen to control Sullivan's posture.
Sullivan tries to stand but Walsh is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Walsh throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Walsh throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
Frank Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sullivan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sullivan's best efforts.
Sullivan prevents Walsh from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walsh.
Sullivan postures up in Walsh's guard and throws a big left but Walsh blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarred Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sullivan!
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Sullivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walsh's waist but Walsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sullivan off to one side.
Sullivan lands a head kick!
It looks like Frank Walsh has been cut.
Walsh clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walsh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walsh has Sullivan pressed against the cage, preventing Sullivan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walsh presses Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sullivan goes for a takedown attempt but Walsh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank Walsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarred Sullivan.
Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Walsh throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Walsh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Walsh tries to counter with a takedown but Sullivan is quick to defend against it.
Walsh forces Sullivan back against the cage and clinches.
Walsh tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan avoids the damage to the body.
Walsh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walsh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Walsh looking to control.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Walsh keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walsh trying to control the position here.
Sullivan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walsh, up you get!
Walsh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sullivan lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Walsh.
Sullivan looks to land a combination. Walsh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sullivan is trying to control. Walsh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walsh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walsh is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sullivan tries to clinch but Walsh moves out of range.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Sullivan wants to counter with a clinch but Walsh pushes him away.
Sullivan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Walsh!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walsh is not content to let Sullivan control the position.
You can see the frustration on Walsh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarred Sullivan.
I think Sullivan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarred Sullivan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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