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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castor Rollins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
26 - 12 - 0 |
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187 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Castor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rollins taking a breather.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins taking a breather.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins.
A short right from Sullivan.
A left hand lands to the body for Rollins.
Rollins lands with a left to the head.
Rollins lands an uppercut.
Rollins lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sullivan avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rollins.
Sullivan pushes Rollins up against the cage in a clinch.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Rollins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Rollins on the inside.
A short left from Sullivan.
Rollins tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Rollins.
Sullivan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rollins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rollins manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Sullivan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rollins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Rollins lands with a right to the head.
Rollins digs a right hand into Sullivan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan's gas tank.
The referee calls for Rollins to work.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Rollins is working Sullivan over against the cage.
Rollins breaks the clinch.
Rollins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sullivan's guard.
Rollins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rollins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing.
Rollins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sullivan escapes and throws Rollins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sullivan is looking to take a break and control but Rollins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sullivan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rollins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.
Rollins struggling a bit here.
Sullivan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rollins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sullivan.
Sullivan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rollins lands a nice hook to Sullivan's body. Sullivan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rollins jabs Sullivan right on the nose. Sullivan blinks but takes it well.
Rollins scores with a shot to the body.
Sullivan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rollins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sullivan thinking.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Rollins throws a leg kick
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rollins pushes Sullivan off but Sullivan dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sullivan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sullivan.
Rollins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rollins has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted.
Rollins postures up.
Sullivan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rollins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sullivan has his foot on Rollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rollins works his way back into a safe position though.
Rollins cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.
Sullivan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sullivan's guard.
Rollins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sullivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sullivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rollins is trying to control the action in half guard but Sullivan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rollins slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
Rollins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sullivan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rollins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Rollins 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.
Sullivan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sullivan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rollins.
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rollins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
Rollins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sullivan defending well though.
Rollins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rollins wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Rollins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily.
Rollins working the head and body with strikes.
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Sullivan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rollins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rollins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rollins cracks Sullivan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rollins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sullivan to stand back up!
Sullivan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan blocks the body kick.
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rollins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins misses with a jab to the body
and Sullivan counters with a takedown into side control.
Sullivan seems to have got his legs back now.
The ground and pound from Sullivan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rollins wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sullivan working the head and body with strikes.
Rollins looking for submissions off his back.
Rollins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sullivan pulls his head out easily.
Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins gets back to full guard.
Sullivan drops back looking for a leg! Rollins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rollins manages to kick Sullivan off! Sullivan jumps back into Rollins's guard.
Sullivan is fighting to break Rollins's control of his arms but Rollins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sullivan moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins stays in close to Sullivan's body and controls the position.
Sullivan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rollins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollins stays in close to Sullivan's body and controls the position.
Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer.
Rollins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jeremy Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rollins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rollins showed some decent athleticism there.
My spies in Thunder MMA inform me that Rollins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sullivan looking for subs from the bottom but Rollins mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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