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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Losefa Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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187 cm
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Losefa Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuilagi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sullivan wants to hold on but Tuilagi pushes him away.
Sullivan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sullivan is refusing to be controlled, as Tuilagi sits in half guard.
Tuilagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tuilagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tuilagi trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Tuilagi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sullivan defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sullivan is trying to maintain the position but Tuilagi is very close to passing his half guard.
Tuilagi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sullivan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuilagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi is trying to control. Sullivan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Tuilagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuilagi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sullivan is trying to defend but Tuilagi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tuilagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.
Tuilagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuilagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuilagi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuilagi slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to hold on to Tuilagi's head to control him but Tuilagi postures up.
Tuilagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tuilagi is looking to advance position but Sullivan won't allow it.
Tuilagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tuilagi trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Tuilagi slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
Tuilagi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tuilagi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tuilagi trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi tries to pass to full mount but Sullivan defends it.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Tuilagi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sullivan wants to control but Tuilagi is keeping busy.
Sullivan gets full guard.
Tuilagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tuilagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tuilagi trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tuilagi postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuilagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tuilagi trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Sullivan just wasn't active enough.
Tuilagi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tuilagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan circles away.
Tuilagi misses with a series of wild punches.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuilagi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sullivan wants to control but Tuilagi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Losefa Tuilagi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tuilagi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sullivan to the mat! Sullivan manages to get full guard.
Tuilagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sullivan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan looking to control.
Tuilagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuilagi trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuilagi circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuilagi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sullivan's guard.
Tuilagi looking to pass the guard.
Tuilagi throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuilagi controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Tuilagi throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuilagi throwing strikes but missing.
Tuilagi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tuilagi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tuilagi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Losefa Tuilagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuilagi is in close to Sullivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tuilagi throws a strike but Sullivan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tuilagi has control of Sullivan's left arm, preventing Sullivan from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tuilagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuilagi wants to stand up but Sullivan is controlling him.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Losefa Tuilagi 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tuilagi is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Tuilagi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sullivan's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
Tuilagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sullivan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuilagi has wrist control.
Tuilagi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sullivan is controlling him.
Tuilagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuilagi is keeping the position for now.
Tuilagi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuilagi is keeping the position for now.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tuilagi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuilagi is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Losefa Tuilagi.
Tuilagi slips a jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan gets caught flat footed, as Tuilagi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tuilagi trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is looking to stand up but Tuilagi isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan controls Tuilagi momentarily but Tuilagi frees himself.
Tuilagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tuilagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Losefa Tuilagi.
Tuilagi has managed to clinch.
Sullivan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sullivan tries to break the clinch but Tuilagi is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuilagi.
Tuilagi misses with some punches.
Tuilagi breaks from the clinch.
Tuilagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tuilagi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sullivan!
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding Tuilagi's attempts to control the action.
Losefa Tuilagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sullivan wants to control but Tuilagi is having none of it.
Tuilagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Losefa Tuilagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuilagi 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Losefa Tuilagi!
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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
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