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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tupe Taualai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sullivan Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan Hope is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tupe Taualai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sullivan Hope!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taualai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taualai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hope throws a big right hand that misses.
Hope is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Hope might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope distracts Taualai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hope 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.
Hope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taualai is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hope shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taualai is trying to defend but Hope finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hope seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hope lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hope is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tupe Taualai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taualai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hope drives through with a takedown into Taualai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hope's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Hope has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sullivan Hope dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Taualai lands a really nice looking cross but Hope seems unphased.
Good exchange - Taualai coming out on top.
Taualai cracks Hope with an open hand slap.
Taualai scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hope was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hope is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Taualai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hope lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Taualai down.
Hope creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hope controls the position.
Taualai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hope in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hope is working Taualai over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope controls the position from side control.
Hope working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hope controls the position from side control.
Hope working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taualai is being controlled here.
Hope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hope.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan Hope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Hope looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taualai is fending him off so far but Hope persists. Nope, Taualai circles away and we're back to standing.
Taualai throwing a counter right hand but Hope manages to avoid it.
Hope manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taualai on his heels. He'll look to pass Taualai's guard now, I'm sure.
Hope distracts Taualai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hope controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sullivan Hope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hope shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taualai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hope shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taualai is trying to defend but Hope finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hope takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taualai wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hope is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taualai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hope sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hope has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tupe Taualai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hope connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hope controlling the position easily from mount.
Hope breaks from Taualai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope controlling the position easily from mount.
Hope lands a big shot there that rocks Taualai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hope dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Hope connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hope takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hope raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan Hope is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sullivan Hope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hope winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sullivan Hope!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
24% |
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