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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 6147 p4p, 569 weight class) and John L Sullivan V (ranked 4220 p4p, 479 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John L Sullivan V was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aziz Kabulniyazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John L Sullivan V!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sullivan V misses.
Sullivan V moves out of range as Kabulniyazov strikes.
Sullivan V looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kabulniyazov misses with an uppercut. Sullivan V saw that one coming.
Kabulniyazov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan V is just out of range.
Kabulniyazov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sullivan V if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Kabulniyazov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kabulniyazov avoids the body shot from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kabulniyazov misses with a looping left.
Kabulniyazov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Jab by Sullivan V.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan V closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kabulniyazov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kabulniyazov lands a nice uppercut.
Kabulniyazov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kabulniyazov blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan V misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sullivan V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sullivan V throws a jab but it's blocked by Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick.
Kabulniyazov takes one to the side of the head.
Sullivan V slips under a jab.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick.
Sullivan V throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick.
Sullivan V uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kabulniyazov checks a low kick from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V swings for the body but Kabulniyazov moves out of range.
Kabulniyazov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan V.
Nice straight punches there by Kabulniyazov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kabulniyazov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sullivan V.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov lands with a good body shot.
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!
Kabulniyazov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kabulniyazov scores with a nice head shot.
Kabulniyazov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sullivan V's head.
Kabulniyazov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sullivan V misses with a body kick.
Kabulniyazov throws a leg kick
and Sullivan V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kabulniyazov staying out of range there.
Sullivan V steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov connects with a leg kick. Sullivan V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kabulniyazov slips under a jab from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kabulniyazov cracks Sullivan V with a good jab.
Sullivan V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kabulniyazov counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan V takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan V misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan V lunges at Kabulniyazov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kabulniyazov's hand.
Kabulniyazov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sullivan V lands with a shot to the body.
Kabulniyazov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan V is just out of range.
Kabulniyazov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan V throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kabulniyazov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kabulniyazov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kabulniyazov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sullivan V closes the distance and pushes Kabulniyazov back into the ropes.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan V as the two fighters clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V tries to work over Kabulniyazov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kabulniyazov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sullivan V blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan V swings wildly with an uppercut but Kabulniyazov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Sullivan V.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kabulniyazov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kabulniyazov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kabulniyazov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sullivan V just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Kabulniyazov fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kabulniyazov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kabulniyazov up against the ropes.
Sullivan V is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John L Sullivan V will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
That kick from Kabulniyazov tenderised Sullivan V's leg. Sullivan V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kabulniyazov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sullivan V lands a left and a right that send Kabulniyazov crashing to the mat, dazed. Sullivan V thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kabulniyazov is rocked!
Kabulniyazov moves out of range of the body kick from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sullivan V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kabulniyazov moves away.
Kabulniyazov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kabulniyazov throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan V ducks down to avoid it.
Sullivan V goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kabulniyazov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan V throws a shot from downtown. Kabulniyazov moves away and avoids it.
Sullivan V misses with a right hand
and Kabulniyazov counters with a low kick, right behind Sullivan V 's knee.
Kabulniyazov checks a leg kick.
Kabulniyazov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kabulniyazov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V throws a poor cross that misses
and Kabulniyazov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kabulniyazov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sullivan V to counter with a crisp jab.
Kabulniyazov instigates a clinch.
Sullivan V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kabulniyazov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sullivan V blocks an uppercut.
Kabulniyazov lands with a right to the head.
Kabulniyazov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Kabulniyazov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
Sullivan V blocks a body shot from Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V avoids a wild elbow strike from Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kabulniyazov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kabulniyazov gets control of Sullivan V's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kabulniyazov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan V trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kabulniyazov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
Sullivan V would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sullivan V looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan V wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
Sullivan V engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kabulniyazov looking for a guillotine here but Sullivan V defends easily.
Kabulniyazov is working an open guard so Sullivan V takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov lands a jab to Sullivan V's midsection.
A jab from Kabulniyazov misses.
Sullivan V digs a good body shot into Kabulniyazov's ribs.
Sullivan V fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kabulniyazov is out of range.
Sullivan V lands the left hand.
Kabulniyazov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sullivan V manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kabulniyazov cracks Sullivan V with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan V. Kabulniyazov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kabulniyazov lands a nice looking body kick.
Sullivan V scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kabulniyazov with a nice cross.
Sullivan V misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sullivan V paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aziz Kabulniyazov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan V misses with a head kick.
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!
Kabulniyazov is looking to slow Sullivan V down with leg kicks.
Kabulniyazov misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sullivan V misses.
Kabulniyazov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan V.
Sullivan V connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sullivan V throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan V swings for the body but Kabulniyazov moves out of range.
Kabulniyazov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kabulniyazov lands a jab to the nose.
Kabulniyazov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sullivan V should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John L Sullivan V will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sullivan V thuds a left hand into Kabulniyazov's body.
Sullivan V lands a jab to the nose.
Sullivan V closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kabulniyazov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivan Vs head.
Kabulniyazov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan V pushes Kabulniyazov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V can't find room to land a body shot as Kabulniyazov controls the action.
Sullivan V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kabulniyazov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sullivan V is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kabulniyazov is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan V tries to stall but Kabulniyazov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kabulniyazov blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sullivan V misses with a hook to the ribs.
John L Sullivan V seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sullivan V digs a right hand into Kabulniyazov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kabulniyazov's gas tank.
Kabulniyazov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kabulniyazov.
Sullivan V lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kabulniyazov misses with an elbow strike.
Sullivan V stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kabulniyazov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kabulniyazov misses with the head strike.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
Sullivan V lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V scores with a shot to the side of Kabulniyazov's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sullivan V working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sullivan V working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Sullivan V pushes Kabulniyazov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sullivan V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kabulniyazov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sullivan V lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Aziz Kabulniyazov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sullivan V looking to slow down the pace here.
Sullivan V lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kabulniyazov backwards.
Sullivan V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kabulniyazov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sullivan V finds it's way round the side to connect with Kabulniyazov's head.
John L Sullivan V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sullivan V closes the distance and clinches.
Kabulniyazov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kabulniyazov blocking some punches.
Kabulniyazov throws a head punch that misses.
Kabulniyazov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan V's elbow.
Sullivan V tries a body shot but Kabulniyazov blocks it.
Sullivan V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kabulniyazovs head.
Sullivan V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kabulniyazov moves out of range of the body kick from Sullivan V.
It appears Kabulniyazov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kabulniyazov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sullivan V. Sullivan V obviously looking to wear him down.
Kabulniyazov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kabulniyazov.
Kabulniyazov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kabulniyazov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well,Kabulniyazov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kabulniyazov wants to clinch up but Sullivan V keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Sullivan V misses.
Sullivan V looks to land a left hand but Kabulniyazov moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan V misses with a looping left.
Sullivan V gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Sullivan V as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sullivan V looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov lands a nice elbow.
Sullivan V is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Sullivan V.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan V.
A right hook to the body lands for Sullivan V.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan V.
A body shot lands from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan V scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kabulniyazov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Kabulniyazov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
A hook to the body from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kabulniyazov blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
John L Sullivan V comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sullivan V 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for John L Sullivan V!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for John L Sullivan V!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for John L Sullivan V!
John L Sullivan V wins by unanimous decision!
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