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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majere manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Majere, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Majere.
Sullivan throws an overhand right that lands on Majere's shoulder, as Majere tries to avoid the shot.
John Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majere misses with a few strikes there.
Sullivan lands with a straight right. Majere didn't see that one coming.
Good leg kick by Majere.
Sullivan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sullivan misses the body punch #CL2#
and Majere counters by moving into the clinch.
Sullivan is trying to break free.
Sullivan wants to break free but Majere has control.
Majere lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like John Sullivan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan tries to circle away but Majere has him pinned against the cage.
Sullivan is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sullivan working hard to break the clinch.
Sullivan is looking to control Majere's arms but Majere gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sullivan has his back to the cage.
Majere keeps control of Sullivan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Majere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Sullivan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Majere connects with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Sullivan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Majere throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
Sullivan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Majere with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Majere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Majere steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sullivan.
A left and a right from Majere both land. Nice combination.
Sullivan throws a hook but Majere avoids it easily.
Majere smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Majere throws a quick inside leg kick.
Majere throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Sullivan scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Sullivan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sullivan.
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Majere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Sullivan throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheers as Sullivan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Majere doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Majere clinches with his opponent.
Majere lands a shoulder strike.
Majere keeps control of Sullivan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Majere scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Majere.
Sullivan just leaning against Majere, taking a breather.
Majere lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Majere utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Majere lands an elbow that stopped Sullivan in his tracks for a moment.
Majere keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sullivan's efforts to push away.
Sullivan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Majere has him pressed against the cage.
Majere looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Majere lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Still in the clinch, Majere scores with a nice short uppercut.
Majere misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Majere comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sullivan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sullivan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Majere keeps control of Sullivan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sullivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Majere tries a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks it.
#BC#
Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Majere cracks a nice hook into Sullivan's ribs.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan misses the target.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Majere.
#CL#
Sullivan drives through and clinches with Majere against the cage.
Sullivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Majere landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Majere is stalling here.
#T4#
Majere tries to land a knee to the head but Sullivan blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Sullivan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Majere lands a nice shot to the body.
Majere lands a nice knee to the body.
Sullivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Majere obliges.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
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!
Majere lands an elbow just above Sullivan 's eye.
Majere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Majere landing knees to the body.
Majere lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Majere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Majere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC2#Sullivan is rocked!
A body shot lands from Majere.
Majere effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caramon Majere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Sullivan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Majere swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Majere there.
Caramon Majere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Majere.
Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majere tries to counter with a clinch but Sullivan shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Majere clinches up against the cage.
Majere lands a nice elbow.
Sullivan takes an elbow to the temple.
Majere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sullivan is trying to force a seperation but Majere has the dominant position.
Sullivan is trying to push Majere away but Majere has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sullivan tries to break the clinch but Majere is controlling the position.
Majere lands an elbow inside that Sullivan shrugs off.
Majere using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Majere.
Caramon Majere seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Majere unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sullivan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Majere has Sullivan pressed against the cage. He pushes Sullivan back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Majere throws a beautiful elbow that sends Sullivan crashing to the floor! Majere piles on the pressure with more strikes! Sullivan is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caramon Majere! |
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Event:
Dominance X
Date: May 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Williams counters with a crisp one two that drops Sullivan! Williams thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sullivan to his feet! Sullivan is in big trouble!
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Williams throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Sullivan crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juice Williams!
As Juice Williams got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This guys got some power, we knew someone was going to sleep tonight. This is a big win for me'.
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Event:
Dominance IX
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Sullivan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Targa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Targa throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan blocks nicely.
Targa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Targa from controlling successfully.
Targa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sullivan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Targa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Targa passes into half guard.
Sullivan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Targa from controlling successfully.
Sullivan has Targa pulled in close to control his posture.
Targa wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Targa on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sullivan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Targa moves out of range.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Targa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Targa moved out of range nicely.
Targa with the counter takedown but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Sullivan as he connects with a hook.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
John Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Targa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sullivan won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Targa tries for a kimura but Sullivan is defending well. #T3#
Targa advances to mount.
Targa trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Targa looking to secure an arm triangle but Sullivan defends it well.
Sullivan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Targa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Targa has isolated one of Sullivan's arms. Sullivan looking to fight him off but Targa twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlakan Targa!
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday XI
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Sullivan with a hook.
A jab from Sullivan finds it's way through Star Platinum's defenses.
Star Platinum wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Star Platinum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sullivan punishes Star Platinum's body with a nice straight punch.
Star Platinum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan. Star Platinum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Star Platinum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sullivan lands with a hook. Star Platinum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Star Platinum tries to close the distance and clinch but Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sullivan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan lands a head shot.
Sullivan lands a body shot.
Star Platinum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Star Platinum is breathing heavily.
Sullivan digs a good body shot into Star Platinum's ribs.
Sullivan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Star Platinum rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Sullivan does it's job there.
Sullivan lands a slapping body shot.
Jotaro Star Platinum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Star Platinum 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Star Platinum is rocked!
Sullivan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Star Platinum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sullivan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Star Platinum doesn't seem bothered though.
Sullivan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sullivan lands a right hook to the body.
Star Platinum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sullivan lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Star Platinum up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Sullivan from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Star Platinum's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Sullivan!
John Sullivan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
WPFA: Dominance 5
Date: Feb 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Sullivan tests Roger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Roger misses the target.
Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Roger is just out of range.
Sullivan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roger throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roger.
Sullivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sullivan lands a glancing blow to the side of Roger's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Roger clinches up against the cage.
Sullivan working hard to break the clinch.
Roger lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Roger misses with the head strike.
#T1##BC2#
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck for Roger with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolly Roger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan scores with a shot to the body.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sullivan lands a glancing blow to the side of Roger's head.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Roger is avoiding it.
Roger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roger moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Roger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Roger.
Sullivan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sullivan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Roger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sullivan lands with a shot to the body.
Sullivan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sullivan lands a nice hook to Roger's body. Roger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2##TD#
Roger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roger is in Sullivan's guard.
Roger trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Roger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roger with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roger with a nice head shot there.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Roger is proving a slippery customer.
Roger wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roger passes into half guard.
We've been hearing that Roger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Roger is working for a kimura but Sullivan is defending it quite comfortably.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but Roger is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Roger is trying to work for a kimura but Sullivan is defending well.
Roger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roger thows a huge punch but Sullivan dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Roger seems to be working for a kimura but Sullivan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sullivan is defending against the submission attempts here by Roger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sullivan dominated that round.
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.
#R2##TD#
Roger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roger.
Roger trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jolly Roger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sullivan controlling Roger's posture. #T1#
Roger forces his way into half guard.
Sullivan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roger.
Roger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roger wants to pass to mount but Sullivan is defending the position. #SUB#
Roger seems to be looking for submissions.
Roger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sullivan trying to control but Roger postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Roger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sullivan is just riding it out for now. Roger eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sullivan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Roger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Sullivan is defending against the submission attempts here by Roger.
#T3#
Roger drops an elbow to the side of Sullivan's head. #SUB#
Roger maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sullivan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Roger has cracked it and Sullivan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Roger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jolly Roger!
A very excited looking Jolly Roger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday VII
Date: Jan 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Sullivan as he connects with a hook.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2#
Wilder drops Sullivan with a nice combination! Wilder dives into Sullivan's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Sullivan is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Sullivan has been cut.
Wilder throws a strike but Sullivan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Oh Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder wants to sweep here but Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan seems to have got his legs back now.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wilder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sullivan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sullivan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wilder up against the cage.
Wilder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan.
Wilder's coach down at Iron mikes mma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wilder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sullivan is trying to break the clinch but Wilder has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan tries to break free but Wilder pushes him back against the cage.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Sullivan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilder has him pressed against the cage.
Wilder pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan is pushing Wilder up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1##BC#
Sullivan breaks from the clinch.
Sullivan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilder swings widly with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a series of strikes. Wilder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Sullivan avoids it with no problem.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Outlaws Fight club We train to kill in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
Sullivan ducks straight into an uppercut from Wilder and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Sullivan manages to regain guard straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Sullivan pushes Wilder off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wilder missing with a left hand there. Sullivan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Sullivan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Wilder moves out of range as Sullivan strikes.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Wilder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sullivan scores with the left hand. Wilder knows he should have avoided that one.
Sullivan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Wilder throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Wilder.
Wilder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sullivan in his tracks.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
Sullivan looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
A big right from Sullivan misses.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sullivan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilder doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
Sullivan closes the distance but Wilder moves to the side
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sullivan throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
Wilder slips under a jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sullivan lands a nice shot that snaps Wilder's head back.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Sullivan finds it's target.
The crowd cheers as Wilder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sullivan to the canvas! Sullivan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wilder keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drizontay Wilder!
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Event:
WPFA X: New Years Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Sullivan misses with a left hand #CL#
and Koskinen counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Koskinen as the two fighters clinch.
Koskinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sullivan is trying to break the clinch but Koskinen is controlling him.
Sullivan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koskinen cracks Sullivan with a nice body shot.
Koskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sullivan is looking to break free of the clinch but Koskinen has double underhooks.
Sullivan is trying to break free.
Sullivan looking to stall.
Koskinen pushes Sullivan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koskinen has Sullivan pressed against the cage, preventing Sullivan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koskinen works on Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.
Sullivan looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
Sullivan letting Koskinen take a breather here.
Koskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Koskinen as the two fighters clinch.
#TD#
Koskinen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sullivan is trying to keep an underhook but Koskinen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koskinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB#
Koskinen is looking for a kimura but Sullivan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koskinen to get the leverage.
Sullivan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koskinen.
Koskinen trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Koskinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koskinen trying to pass the guard but Sullivan defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koskinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Koskinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sullivan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Koskinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sullivan is in trouble now - Koskinen has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Koskinen is working for a guillotine from mount but Sullivan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Koskinen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sullivan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sullivan shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Koskinen misses with a few strikes there.
Sullivan misses with a straight right.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Koskinen circles away.
Jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a jab.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Koskinen is having none of it.
Sullivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Koskinen. Those never looked like landing.
We've been informed that Sullivan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sullivan throws the left hand but Koskinen avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sullivan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sullivan missing with a left hand there. Koskinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Koskinen is just out of range.
Koskinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sullivan sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koskinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koskinen lands a nice shot that snaps Sullivan's head back.
#ROC#
Sullivan is rocked!
Good shot there by Koskinen.
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Koskinen finish him?
Koskinen defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
Koskinen moves in close and cracks Sullivan with a massive right hand! Sullivan, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Koskinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jani Koskinen!
Jani Koskinen retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Jani Koskinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Ferocious Fights IV
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kruchevski or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan, which made it look bad.
Kruchevski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan avoids it really well and circles away.
Kruchevski fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petyr Kruchevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruchevski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sullivan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kruchevski shoots in and drives through. Sullivan sprawls well.#KD2#
Sullivan drops Kruchevski with a beautiful combination! Kruchevski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sullivan is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Kruchevski is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Petyr Kruchevski has been cut.#T1#
Sullivan goes for a small jab and connects. Now Sullivan goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kruchevski stumbles back but Sullivan runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kruchevski to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kruchevski will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Sullivan!
John Sullivan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Ferocious Fights III
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Mamic pushes Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mamic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Sullivan blocks the leg kick.
Mamic throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Mamic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Matko Mamic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan.
Mamic with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamic misses with the body kick
and Sullivan counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Mamic clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Sullivan is trying to break the clinch but Mamic has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sullivan is trying to break free.
Mamic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Mamic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mamic clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Mamic manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan misses with a jab to the body
and Mamic counters with a straight right hand.
Mamic lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Mamic clinches up with Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mamic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Mamic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan is looking for the big counter here.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mamic counters with a one-two to the body.
Mamic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Mamic moves into the clinch.
Sullivan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mamic has him pressed against the cage.
Mamic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Mamic manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matko Mamic dominated that round.
That's time! Mamic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mamic throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
Mamic throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD2#
Sullivan drops Mamic with a beautiful combination! Mamic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sullivan is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Mamic is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Matko Mamic has been cut.
Sullivan lands with a big right hook that stumbles Mamic - he's out on his feet here! Sullivan follows up with another monster hook that separates Mamic from consciousness! Mamic falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Sullivan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Sullivan!
John Sullivan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Matko Mamic spoke after the fight, saying 'Jebo mu Joca Amsterdam mater'.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday IV
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Kruchevski wants to land a leg kick but Sullivan is out of range.
Sullivan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sullivan.#CUT2#
It looks like Petyr Kruchevski has been cut.
Sullivan throws a combination. Kruchevski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kruchevski throws a leg kick but Sullivan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kruchevski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Kruchevski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruchevski misses with the combination.
Kruchevski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Kruchevski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#
Kruchevski is rocked!
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Kruchevski.
Oh Kruchevski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruchevski lands a jab.
Kruchevski seems to have got his legs back now.
Kruchevski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Kruchevski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sullivan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sullivan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kruchevski has Sullivan pressed against the cage, preventing Sullivan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Sullivan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Kruchevski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Kruchevski is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruchevski.
Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Kruchevski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Sullivan drops Kruchevski with a right and a left! Sullivan comes rushing in but Kruchevski regains his composure and manages to keep Sullivan in guard.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sullivan won't allow Kruchevski to sweep him here.
Kruchevski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sullivan is controlling him.
Sullivan wants to stand and escape but instead Kruchevski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kruchevski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruchevski throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petyr Kruchevski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Kruchevski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Sullivan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruchevski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Sullivan. No joy for Kruchevski on that attempt.
Kruchevski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sullivan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kruchevski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been informed that Sullivan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruchevski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sullivan is refusing to be controlled, as Kruchevski sits in half guard.
Sullivan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruchevski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Kruchevski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kruchevski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kruchevski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruchevski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sullivan is trying to stand back up but Kruchevski is controlling him
Sullivan is refusing to be controlled, as Kruchevski sits in half guard.
Sullivan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruchevski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kruchevski is looking for a kimura but Sullivan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kruchevski to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kruchevski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruchevski stalling away here and it's allowed Sullivan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Petyr Kruchevski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petyr Kruchevski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sullivan misses with the combination.
Kruchevski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kruchevski closes the distance and clinches up with Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Kruchevski pushes Sullivan against the cage but Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kruchevski.
Kruchevski taking a breather here.
Sullivan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruchevski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kruchevski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Kruchevski stands up. #T1#
Kruchevski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sullivan pinned against the cage. Sullivan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage. #TD#
Kruchevski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Kruchevski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sullivan has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Sullivan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Kruchevski has hold of Sullivan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sullivan seems comfortable defending it but Kruchevski has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sullivan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sullivan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kruchevski couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Petyr Kruchevski!
A very excited looking Petyr Kruchevski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday III
Date: Sep 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Blacariwichz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blacariwichz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blacariwichz eats them both and turns towards Sullivan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sullivan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood & Sand in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Blacariwichz misses
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Sullivan does it's job there.
Blacariwichz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blacariwichz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Sullivan as he connects with a hook.
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!
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Sullivan bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Blacariwichz! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Blacariwichz is rocked!#SU#
Sullivan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blacariwichz, up you get!
Blacariwichz is still on wobbly legs! Can Sullivan finish him?
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
As Sullivan backs off Blacariwichz throws a huge counter combo but Sullivan manages to avoid it all.
Blacariwichz drops his hands for a split second and Sullivan immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Blacariwichz face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Sullivan follows up with a right hand that knocks Blacariwichz into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Sullivan!
John Sullivan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Relik Blacariwichz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry. Wish I could change that result, it's to late now, I will be back.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sullivan lands with a right that hurts Jones. Jones looks to clinch but Sullivan throws a short knee that drops Jones. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). John Sullivan!
A less than humble John Sullivan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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